Also known as the Coral-Bark Maple or Sango-kaku Maple, the Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' is a standout variety famed for its bright coral-red young stems and light, airy foliage. In multi-stem form, it becomes a striking year-round focal point, offering vivid winter colour, graceful movement, and elegant structure.
At Tree Heritage Nursery, our Sango Kaku Multi-Stem Trees are grown and shaped for their balanced form and ornamental value, perfect for feature planting in modern courtyards, woodland gardens, or architectural borders.
Growing Conditions
This variety thrives in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and does best in a sheltered position with dappled sunlight or partial shade. It benefits from protection against harsh winds and strong afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate foliage. Ideal for temperate UK gardens.
Where to Position It
Sango Kaku’s brilliant coral stems shine brightest in winter light, making it an excellent choice for winter-interest borders, Zen gardens, or reflective spaces. Its layered canopy and slow growth make it well-suited to urban courtyards, containers, or small lawn specimens.
Bark, Foliage & Flowers
The tree’s signature coral-red stems are most vibrant in winter and early spring, providing a vivid contrast against bare surroundings. Its pale green, deeply lobed leaves emerge in spring with a soft pink flush, maturing through summer and turning golden yellow in autumn. Small reddish flowers appear in spring, occasionally followed by winged seeds.
Size & Growth
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Ultimate Height: 4–6 metres
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Ultimate Spread: 3–4 metres
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Time to Ultimate Size: 10–20 years
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Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped with layered branching
Delivery
Pallet delivery £70 to most of mainland UK — FREE on orders over £500. One pallet carries up to 5 multi-stem trees or 15 hedging plants and the delivery price is the same however full it is, so it pays to fill your pallet. Kerbside delivery; we’ll contact you to arrange a convenient day. Scottish Highlands & Islands may carry a small surcharge — confirmed before dispatch.
Plant Now or Reserve for Autumn
We deliver all year round — our container-grown stock can be planted in any season (summer planting just needs committed watering). Prefer to plant in autumn, when establishment is easiest? Order now and add a note at checkout — we’ll reserve your plants and deliver when you’re ready.
Planting & Aftercare
Every order includes our planting and establishment notes. The single biggest factor in success is water: new plants need generous, regular watering through their first two growing seasons. Follow the guide and your plants will establish strongly — and we’re on the end of the phone if you need us.
Why Tree Heritage
We’re a working nursery in Hertfordshire, not a reseller. Every plant is selected, grown on and quality-checked by our own team before it leaves the nursery.
