Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Batch No:179568 papery brown and purple bark

papery brown and purple bark

Leaves unfold bronze

noted for its spectacular sprays of double white flowers in May-June

The dark green foliage is similar to the species and turns a beautiful deep red to scarlet red in autumn

providing fruit for birds and nectar for bees

Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Batch No:179568 papery brown and purple barkIf you want year round enjoyment from your Japanese maple, this is the cultivar to go for. The leaves emerge pinkish green, turning bright green in summer and golden yellow with hints of red in autumn. The bright red annual growth provides much desired winter interest. 6 metres tall with a 3 metre spread. Needs shelter, light and well drained soil. Hardy. A shallow rooting tree