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Acer Palmatum 'Senkaki'Coral Bark Maple Botanical Name: Acer palmatum Senkaki (syn. Sango kaku) Family: Sapindaceae Origin: Japan Plant Type: Deciduous small tree Overview Famed for its coral red stems in winter, Acer palmatum Senkaki has fresh light green leaves (often red edged in spring) that turn gold to apricot in autumn. Graceful, layered branching makes a stunning feature or courtyard tree. Best with morning sun afternoon shade and shelter from hot, dry winds in SA.

evenly moist positions with morning sun/afternoon shade

up to 2 m apart

glossy green foliage

tints red/purple in cold

Sunlight: Part shade to shade (morning sun OK

purple/pink berries thereafter (low fruiting compared with many forms)

strong central leader and excellent street/avenue form make it ideal as a feature or avenue tree in SA

this sterile selection produces little to no seed

Plant Type: Evergreen large shrub (hedge/screen)

A great feature or avenue tree for temperate SA gardens

Planting Density: Borders/low hedge: 2–3 plants per metre (≈ 35–50 cm centres)

Mulch to keep roots cool