How big do Sango Kaku get?

15 to 25 ft. tall
Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’

Botanical Pronunciation AY-ser pal-MA-tum
Average Size at Maturity Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/ Evergreen Deciduous
Flower Color Purple

How fast does Acer Sango Kaku grow?

With the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ suits a sheltered position avoiding heavy, waterlogged soil. It grows to approx. 4 x 2 metres in 20 years, but for a smaller alternative consider Acer palmatum Winter Flame.

How big does a coral bark Japanese maple get?

about 20 feet tall
Coral Bark Japanese Maple will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines.

How much space do you need to plant a Japanese maple?

Quick Reference Growing Guide

Plant Type: Deciduous tree Green, yellow, red, purple
Spacing 5 feet or more Bonsai, container, specimen
Height: Up to 30 feet, depending on variety Sapindales
Spread: Up to 20 feet, depending on variety Sapindaceae
Water Needs: Moderate Acer

Can you prune Acer Sango Kaku?

Low maintenance, this plant needs little pruning. If pruning is necessary, prune during the dormant season and avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running. Fertilize in spring before the leaves emerge.

What is the most beautiful Japanese maple?

Aconitifolium. One of the most beautiful Japanese maples, ‘Aconitifolium’ offers deeply cut, fern-like green foliage that turns shades of red, orange, and yellow in fall. This tree, also called ‘Maiku Jaku’, changes up the beautiful texture you’ve come to expect from most Japanese maples.

How close to my house can I plant a Japanese maple?

It’s best to keep the Japanese maple distance from your house to at least 10 feet. Japanese are the smallest type of maple trees. Planting a Japanese maple next to your house can be perfect for shade for patios and other outdoor areas. Grows 20–30 feet tall. Shallow-rooted and non-invasive.

How do you prune Sango Kaku?

How to Prune Coral Bark Maple

  1. Wait to prune the coral bark maple until late fall or early winter.
  2. Look for any dead, diseased or inward-crossing/rubbing branches in the tree’s canopy.
  3. Prune away any small twigs on the interior of the canopy near the central and lower parts of main branches.