Japanese Maple ‘Sango Kaku’ is a deciduous tree admired for its finely cut, delicate foliage and striking coral-red bark, which provides year-round interest, even in winter. Its upright, vase-shaped habit makes it ideal as a feature tree, in courtyard gardens, or as a focal point in mixed borders. The vibrant autumn foliage transforms the garden with shades of golden-yellow to scarlet.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade; avoid harsh afternoon sun in hot climates
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once mature
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; slightly acidic to neutral preferred
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large tubs or patio pots
Mature Height: 3–5 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Low; prefers consistent moisture
Frost Tolerant: Moderate; tolerates light frost
Wind Tolerant: Low; protect from strong winds
Leaf colour: Bright green in spring and summer, turning golden-yellow to scarlet in autumn
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 4–8 cm long, deeply lobed
Flower Colour: Small, inconspicuous greenish flowers
Flower Shape: Clusters
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring
Japanese Maple ‘Sango Kaku’ is a deciduous tree admired for its finely cut, delicate foliage and striking coral-red bark, which provides year-round interest, even in winter. Its upright, vase-shaped habit makes it ideal as a feature tree, in courtyard gardens, or as a focal point in mixed borders. The vibrant autumn foliage transforms the garden with shades of golden-yellow to scarlet.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade; avoid harsh afternoon sun in hot climates
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once mature
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; slightly acidic to neutral preferred
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large tubs or patio pots
Mature Height: 3–5 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Low; prefers consistent moisture
Frost Tolerant: Moderate; tolerates light frost
Wind Tolerant: Low; protect from strong winds
Leaf colour: Bright green in spring and summer, turning golden-yellow to scarlet in autumn
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 4–8 cm long, deeply lobed
Flower Colour: Small, inconspicuous greenish flowers
Flower Shape: Clusters
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring
