Acer palmatum `Sango Kaku`
Coral Bark Japanese Maple

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Reddish Purple (flowers in umbels in mid spring(April))
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Summer); Yellow (Fall; vibrant golden-yellow fall foliage)
 Stem Notes:
Red (Vibrant)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Small samaras mature in late April early May as a yellow-brown color)
 Ultimate Height:
20-25 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-20 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, well-drained soils with high organic matter
 Range:
Japan and Korea
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 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Maple, Box Elder
  Special Characteristics:
  • Bonsai 21
  • Border 403
  • Patio Tree 129
  • Fall Color 239
  • Notable Texture 282
  • Slow Growth Rate 272

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