Coral-bark Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
Coral-bark Maple is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 400 cm |
| Spread | 300 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 6a-8b, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 400 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 300 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 6a to 8b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, acid soil, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Coral-bark Maple's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Astilbe 'Fanal'to edge in front
- Astilbe 'Visions'to edge in front
- Black mondo grassto edge in front
- Cavatine Japanese Andromedato edge in front
- Hostato edge in front
- Hosta 'Blue Angel'to edge in front