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Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Spread 3.5 - 6 m (11 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' (Japanese maple) produces bright red blossoms during mid spring. This plant is upright and has showy, matte and fine textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' (Japanese maple) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, specimen and topiary.