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Sango Kaku Japanese Maple
Sango Kaku Japanese Maple
$234.00
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Quantity
Low stock: 6 left
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
Choose Sango Kaku Japanese Maple for a visible front-yard or courtyard spot where its coral winter bark can carry the off-season. The tradeoff: it needs some shelter from harsh exposure and is not a privacy plant.
Buy This If
- You want winter bark color.
- You have a protected planting spot.
- You want a refined small tree.
Skip This If
- You need privacy screening.
- The site dries out fast.
- Deer browse is heavy.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The coral bark, fine foliage, and fall color make this a strong focal tree in a place where people will actually see it. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace, but it will not give fast shade or instant structure. |
| Maintenance | B- | Plan on watering during dry stretches and doing light, careful pruning rather than hard shaping. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It fits many ornamental spaces, but it still needs breathing room and should not be squeezed against walks or walls. |
| Screening Value | D | Its open branching and ornamental habit are for display, not blocking views. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Sango Kaku for a sheltered, high-visibility spot near an entry, patio, or window rather than an exposed lawn edge.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 16 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 15 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, vase-shaped |
Customers Usually Ask
Does the bark stay red all year?
It is strongest in winter, especially on younger stems.
Can it take full sun?
It can, but afternoon protection is better on hot, dry sites.
Is it good near a house?
Yes, if you give it room and avoid tight corners or reflected heat.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Our Japanese maples are selected for cold hardiness and structure. We focus on varieties that perform in New England, not just look good in a catalog.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22190
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