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Maple, Coralbark
Synonym: 'Sango kaku'

Distinctive red-coral colored bark, particularly striking in winter. Green foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Less cold and wind tolerant than other cultivars, requiring a protected planting location and annual maintenance. The effect of the bark is unsurpassed and worth the extra effort. Few plants can compare to the effect these choice cultivars create in the landscape. In winter the branching patterns are delicate and intricate with bold upward arching trunks and weeping stems. Autumn foliage is colorful, and even the fallen leaves are attractive on the ground. We recommend vigilance against vole or rodent damage to stems when snow covers the trunks in winter.