Coral Bark Maple, Japanese Maple 'Winter Flame'
Smaller but as desirable as the highly popular ‘Sango kaku’, Acer palmatum ‘Winter Flame’ is noted for its showy coral bark and fall color. This medium-sized deciduous tree features delicate 5-lobed leaves that open lime green in spring, mature to mid-green in summer, and turn golden-yellow, orange, and red in fall before they shed to the ground. As they fall, they expose the bright, coral-red bark on young twigs and branches, adding a much-needed splash of color to the winter landscape. In spring, the small, reddish flowers are pretty but not showy. They give way to samaras that ripen in late summer to fall. Slow-growing, this maple tree features a broad, rounded canopy and makes an outstanding four-season tree enjoyed by all gardeners as it graces the landscape.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
Genus | Acer |
Common names | Maple, Japanese Maple |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Japanese Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
Genus | Acer |
Common names | Maple, Japanese Maple |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Japanese Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Traditional Garden |
How many Acer palmatum ‘Winter Flame’ (Coral Bark Maple) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Acer palmatum ‘Winter Flame’ (Coral Bark Maple) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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