ACER palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

('Senkaki') - young branches coral-red. Good yellow autumn colour

Small

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£35.00 each

Large

Pot size - 5 to 7.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC

£75.00 each

Specimen

Pot size - 7.5 to 10 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Available again from summer 2026

£100.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Good to know
Slow-growing shrub which looks attractive all year. Formerly known as 'Senkaki'. Can grow to about 2.5m (8ft) in 10 years
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan.
Deciduous
Deeply 5-lobed leaves 3-7cm (1¼-2¾in) long
Patio / pot plants
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Palmate
Height
6m(20ft)
Spread
5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub
Winged fruits in autumn
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

Late autumn to midwinter
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds and late frosts