Sango Kaku Japanese Maple Tree – Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ Live Tree | Coral Bark Maple | 30–40 Inches Tall | #3 Container

Bring year-round beauty to your landscape with the Sango Kaku Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’. This live tree is known for its glowing coral-red winter bark and brilliant seasonal foliage color. Originally grown in a #3 container, the tree is shipped carefully wrapped to retain moisture.

In spring, the fresh green leaves are delicately edged with red. In fall, the foliage turns a glowing golden-yellow accented with warm orange and red tones. After leaf drop, the vivid coral-red branches intensify in colder weather, providing a striking winter focal point.

This Coral Bark Maple is elegant and highly ornamental, ideal for Japanese gardens, patios, collector landscapes, and four-season interest. You will receive a healthy live tree approximately 30–40 inches tall, similar to the photos shown.

Included with your order:

• 1 live Sango Kaku Japanese Maple tree
• Height: approximately 30–40 inches tall
• Originally grown in #3 container
• Shipped wrapped in plastic for moisture retention
• Does not ship with container
• Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Coral Bark Japanese Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to filtered light
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 20–25 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 6–9
• Fall Color: Brilliant golden yellow with red highlights
• Winter Interest: Bright coral-red bark
• Container Friendly: Yes, while young and excellent for patio growing

Care Tip

Morning sun or filtered light helps intensify the coral-red bark color. In hotter climates, protect from harsh afternoon sun to preserve healthy foliage and vibrant bark coloration.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.