Of the many varieties of Japanese maples in the garden, the twin coral bark maples that flank the front entrance of the wider garden have some of the most brilliant autumn coloration. Lime green with an occasional red margin in the spring and summer, the deeply lobed and lightly serrated leaves (a shape known as palmate) turn from red to gold before falling for the year. In addition to their leaf display, the bark of the tree changes from a more subdued pinkish-grey to a vibrant coral that can intensify from salmon to nearly blood-red.

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          One of the smaller Japanese maples, this species reaches an adult height of 15-20 feet. Sango-Kaku has a speedier growth rate, capable of adding up to two feet of height per year in ideal conditions; our zone is well suited to this tree with a long, warm growing season and mild winters. Resistant to most pests and disease, Sango-Kaku makes a worthwhile addition to any autumn lover’s landscape. Come see ours at the entrance of the greater garden, just in front of the Welcome Center!