Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree
Best choice for gardeners seeking year-round color in compact spaces.
Discover the year-round allure of the Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree, a stunning specimen celebrated for its vibrant coral-red bark that illuminates winter landscapes. Its foliage offers a dynamic visual journey, transitioning from tinged green to deep green, culminating in fiery autumn colors. This moderate grower, reaching 15-25 feet, is ideal for smaller gardens. It thrives in partial shade, offering heat and drought tolerance for easy care. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with our 1-year Alive & Thrive™ Guarantee.
$112.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
310
/ 1131
#310 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
+5%
Above average
Mature Height
1525.
/ - ft
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the bleak winter months
- Landscapers wanting dynamic foliage changes throughout the year
- Homeowners needing a striking focal point for compact spaces
Who should skip it
- Residents in regions with intense heat and direct sun
- Gardeners looking for low-maintenance, disease-resistant plant varieties
- Busy homeowners wanting a tree that requires minimal seasonal maintenance
Performance breakdown
Winter Visual Impact
The signature coral-red bark provides unmatched brilliance during dormant winter months.
Landscape Versatility
Compact dimensions make this an ideal focal point for smaller gardens.
Seasonal Foliage Interest
Dynamic color shifts offer a compelling visual journey throughout the year.
Maintenance Ease
High heat and drought tolerance simplify long-term care for busy gardeners.
Wildlife Resilience
Strong deer resistance protects your investment from common garden pests.
Growth Predictability
Moderate growth rates ensure manageable development without overwhelming your outdoor space.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15-25 ft.
Mature Width
10-12 ft.
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Moderate Growing
Botanical Name
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
Grows Well In Zones
5-8 outdoors
Does Not Ship To
AK, AZ, HI
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Features
- Striking coral-red bark for winter appeal
- Multi-season foliage color changes
- Compact size for small landscapes
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Deer resistant
- Moderate growth rate
- Deciduous foliage
- Prefers partial shade
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the Coral Bark Japanese Maple's exceptional aesthetic appeal, especially its vibrant winter bark color. Buyers consistently praise the vendor's reliable shipping and meticulous packaging, ensuring plants arrive healthy and well hydrated. The stock appears robust, leading to successful establishment and rapid growth for many. The main point of friction involves perceived value; some buyers feel the initial size does not fully justify the premium price. Despite these cost concerns, the tree's striking beauty and high success rate confirm it as a desirable, high quality garden investment.
Know before you buy
Unlike many other trees that go dormant and lose their visual appeal, this variety features striking coral-red bark. This vibrant color becomes the focal point of your landscape once the leaves drop in late autumn.
At maturity, this tree reaches 15-25 feet in height and 10-12 feet in width. Its compact, upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or as a focal point in a mixed border.
The Coral Bark Japanese Maple performs best in partial shade. While it is more heat and drought tolerant than some other Japanese maples, it still benefits from protection against the harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves.
Yes, this variety is considered highly deer resistant. While no plant is completely immune to hungry wildlife, it is much less likely to be targeted than more palatable landscape shrubs and trees.
This tree prefers well-drained soil. It is important to ensure your planting site does not hold standing water, as Japanese maples are susceptible to root rot if kept in consistently soggy conditions.
Yes, the foliage offers a multi-season display. It begins as a light, tinged green in the spring, deepens to a rich green during the summer, and finishes with a brilliant, fiery display in the autumn.
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