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ACER palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
Commonly known as Coral bark maple, Japanese maple
('Senkaki') - young branches coral-red. Good yellow autumn colour
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Deciduous
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Height - 6m(20ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - winged fruits in autumn
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun - shelter from cold winds and late frosts. -
Partial shade - best in dappled or partial shade. -
Additional Features - 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. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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