Acer Sango Kaku (Coral Bark Maple) / Superb, Small to Medium sized Tree for Year Round Color.

In this detailed video, join David in his garden and discover all about this outstanding, highly reliable, and EASY to GROW gorgeous, small to medium-sized tree.
For anyone that wants a quick overview... David details the main features right at the start (and also in a separate version posted elsewhere on this channel: • Coral Bark Japanese Ma... )
In this video David provides an extensive, in-depth profile which includes where to site it, the growing conditions needed and importantly how to plant and enjoy it to your best advantage.
Find out why Acer palmatum 'Sango-Kaku' is commonly called the Coral Bark Japanese Maple, and learn how you can place it in your garden to provide color and interest throughout the entire year.... It is especially valuable in autumn and winter!
Features:
👏 Easy to Grow,
👍Low Maintenance,
😉Multi-Season Interest,
🦌Not Preferred by Deer
🏡 Our plants are available at hundreds of partnering garden centers located throughout our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern Region: grownbyoverdev....
More at: grownbyoverdev...

[@kinfolks2u]

I've NEVER see a coral bark that big...always in the pot...lovely tree!!!

[@OverdevestNurseries]

That's what happens when you give it time..... Planted 17-18 years ago and pretty much maintenance free in all that time, it is great that you've managed to see how it turned out. As I mention in the video, the thing we love about Jap. maples is that they look nice, almost at whatever stage they are at. From little nursery plants to venerable old specimens, from pot grown patio plants to intricate bonsai, there's something magical about them. We hope you get a chance to plant them somewhere in your garden, and then be able to admire and show them off to all your gardening friends. If you haven't already, you might consider subscribing to our channel because there's lots more videos like this one coming.... and also, it would be great, if you could kindly click the "like" icon on any videos that you find helpful, because that will help other people find the information too.

[@kinfolks2u]

@@OverdevestNurseries I planted my Coral Bark yesterday. I'm a happy gardener. We actually moved BACK to this house Dec 10th. I've dug up the coral bark and a Cherokee Brave dogwood from our previous home, zone 6b, VA three hours away on the VA coast, zone 7/8..both will get full sun during the day, but not the intense late evening sun..so I know they will thrive. So happy to have both in the ground.

[@yakofdez4698]

I've seen quite a few in the ground but none of them was this huge, maybe they were younger or maybe this one has better conditions to grow, who knows...

[@exert2020]

This was a great watch. Very informative. You are a natural at presenting. Thank you

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you, it is kind of you to take the trouble to post this nice comment. David will be pleased to hear that you are finding out efforts helpful. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), you will find that they will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that will help other people find out about the information as well. And, now that we are in the midst of the main planting season (spring through late Fall) try to visit our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/. They are located all over our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, and that's where you will find all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections, so be sure to stop in regularly throughout the seasons because there will be a steady stream of fresh shipments coming in weekly.

[@Mary-Mercedes]

THANK YOU. Love this tree. It survived here with temps of MINUS 25 degrees Farenheit one winter. Very hardy. I have lost other varieties of Japanese Maples that were supposed to be hardy here in zone 5b. Mine is about 7 years old. VERY slow growing. Trunk thickens first before it puts on much height. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you for sharing this, it is good to hear your experiences with it. We agree, it seems to hardier that several of the others elections.

[@exert2020]

Unfortunately it's been the only acer I have lost. Must have got diseased as the winter was mild. It was very young though so just replaced it with a more established specimen. It looks stunning already. Can't wait to watch it grow.

[@B30pt87]

I loved the dog @6:10, demonstrating looking out the window. This was a delightful video and I am definitely going to plant at least one of these trees on my property.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you, it is great to hear that you are appreciating our efforts and finding them helpful. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now that our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are fully stocked with fresh new plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections, including several really beautiful maples.

[@Christie-gp2cy]

David, your property is lovely. I can see why you find joy and peace walking around in all that beauty. Merry Christmas, Happy and Blessed New Year.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the visit.

[@EireFirst2024]

In love with my Acers I am, NOW that I've learned to KEEP THEM OUT OF THE WIND!!! Thanks David & happy Christmas, thanks for all your lovely videos & selfless education throughout the year 🤝 Kev

[@Veronica-je9qj]

Yes, Merry Christmas and thank you, David.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks, and yes, the young, soft spring growth on Jap. Maples is particularly susceptible to wind damage.

[@gregleach5833]

I wish we could get fall colors like you do here in the Deep South within 100 miles of the Gulf of Mexico. The trees grow well and I love the spring and summer colors but fall is more beautiful.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

We understand, Fall color is very special, and as gardeners we are always grumbling about the weather aren't we? Too cold.... Too hot.... Too wet.... Too dry..... there never seems to an ideal environment for us! Still that's what (the challenge, the constant changes and the longing to do better) that keeps us going. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), you will find that they will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that will help other people find out about the information as well.

[@fastenuf]

Such a beautiful garden. I'm in Zone 6b, so unfortunately unable to have this tree. Thank you for sharing.

[@NJGardengirl1961]

You most certainly can grow this tree! You have your USDA zones backwards

[@fastenuf]

@@NJGardengirl1961 Hey! You're right! Thank you!

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you for reaching out to us. As one of our valued viewers correctly mentions, this tree is well within your hardiness zone range. It is hardy to Zone 5 and warmer, which includes Zone 6, 7, 8 etc. So if you want to, you can enjoy having tis outstanding variety in your garden. Here's a link that will help you find the locations of all the garden centers that can help you further: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/

[@fastenuf]

@@OverdevestNurseries Thank you. I will be searching the nurseries in my area this spring and hopefully be able to add one to my garden!

[@ginafriend1690]

Hi and so nice to hear from you, David! Interesting info, thank you. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, in the Association that I live, in 5B, several Red Japanese Maples were planted some years ago, and not one survived! It's a stumper! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas 🙏✨️❤️

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks. It is generally thought, that this one is a bit hardier than some of the others, and it was interesting that just a few days ago, one of our other viewers wrote the following comment about how it was surviving in her zone 5b garden "It survived here with temps of MINUS 25 degrees Fahrenheit one winter. Very hardy. I have lost other varieties of Japanese Maples that were supposed to be hardy here in zone 5b. Mine is about 7 years old". So, when you are "out and about" in your neighborhood, keep your eyes peeled to see if there's any surviving in your area too. Then maybe it might be worth doing a little experimentation!

[@ginafriend1690]

@@OverdevestNurseries Will do! Thank you 😊

[@Erfxee]

I love it ❤

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you, it is great to hear you enjoyed our efforts. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now with the cooler weather of Fall, it brings with it the BEST TIME of PLANTING and since our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are continuing to bring in stocks of gorgeous plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.

[@user-ch7mn1kj4b]

I have really wanted one of these trees but have been concerned about its hardiness even though garden centers carry it. I live in zone 5B southern Michigan/Northern Indiana and winter is tough on plants, so I’m hopeful. Thank you for another helpful video.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks, you are outside of our region (experience level), but it is rated as Zone 5, so it should be OK for you. As you may have noticed in David's commentary in some of our other videos, he suggests keeping an eye out in neighborhoods, and public gardens in your area, because if you spot one growing in that area, that chances are that it will be fine for you too. The main thing will be trying to find a sheltered spot that will protect the young soft growth from searing winds in early spring (just after leaf burst). This is when the plant will be most vulnerable, so obviously try to avoid an open windy place or plant some wind sheltering species first on the prevailing wind side. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well.

[@user-ch7mn1kj4b]

@@OverdevestNurseries I sure will do that

[@marisaportera455]

Thanks for this detailed video and your enthusiasm for the coral bark Japanese maple. How old is your tree in this video?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

You are very welcome, it is nice to hear you are finding our efforts helpful. David thinks this tree is about 20 years old, he doesn't remember exactly when it was planted, but he thinks he, his family and friends have been enjoying for about two decades. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now with the cooler weather of Fall, it brings with it the BEST TIME of PLANTING and since our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are continuing to bring in stocks of gorgeous plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.

[@treguard1982]

What a lovely happy sounding chap. I'd have loved a tree in my garden. The acer would only be about 3 metres away from the conservatory, so it sounds like the roots shouldn't reach that far?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you. That's very nice of you to say so. Have you had a chance to check out some of David's other videos here on your channel? There's lots of interesting and helpful ones, come to think of it, have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now that our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are fully stocked with fresh new plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.

[@treguard1982]

@@OverdevestNurseries I'll definitely have a look thank you :) I'm over in the UK unfortunately, so abit of a trek! Thanks for the videos

[@rick9876p]

Love your videos! Question…..building is booming where I am and smaller properties are the big thing. No one wants to take care of large properties and that includes trees shrubs and grass 😥. So…unfortunately trees that need shade from taller trees is not an option. We have 5 columnar sweet gums that we are waiting to grow up and out but need a foliage tree for a corner that we need privacy in. Full sun , clay soil 🙄. We planted a blood good Japanese maple…it scorched. We now have a dogwood tree that isn’t looking promising for the upcoming spring. Could you possibly do a series on plants/trees/shrubs that pack a punch for small yards?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks for responding. Just to clarify, this selection will grow in sunny conditions, not just as we have it, in partial shade: grownbyoverdevest.com/plant/sango-kaku-japanese-maple/ Japanese maples are quite sun and drought tolerant (once established), and obviously the better the soil conditions, the better they are going to be able to cope. That's why we advise digging a generous sized hole, incorporating copious amounts of organic matter at planting time, deep mulching, and following up with extra watering during any prolonged dry periods (especially during the first few months and years). Your request for more content on smaller, more compact selections is a good one. In today's world, garden spaces are becoming smaller and smaller, and with that in mind, we are always looking for new exciting selections that have outstanding appeal. We will most certainly be publishing more videos on this important subject. Meanwhile, to help you now, we've started a new playlist called "Outstanding, compact growing plants that "Pack a BIG Punch": kzbin.info/aero/PL_d_0WZ3OfNRFCth8F7iaS8Pw_sKRyOEN in the coming days, weeks and years, we will be adding to playlist - so stay tuned, because there's a lot of really good plants that easily qualify and you will enjoy having. 🤩👌👍💚

[@yakofdez4698]

Amazing specimen. It must be very old.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Are you talking about the tree or me (David)? Both are "well established" ha ha! Actually, the tree is only about 18-20 years old. It is a good vigorous grower that will quickly establish and make a nice developing specimen. Which makes it an excellent variety to plant in our gardens. So whether you regard 20 years as being "very old" or not. Both myself and the tree (I am glad to say) is hail and hearty and doing well!

[@yakofdez4698]

@@OverdevestNurseries HAHA I was taking about the tree. You look good too though. 😅 My Sango Kaku is a small specimen I just planted in the ground so you can imagine 20 years is almost an eternity for someone as impatient as me.😅 I really hope mine will become a beautiful big tree like yours.... well, someday. Now I have to be patient and let nature do its job. Congrats on you amazing tree!

[@laurenb6451]

I have this tree. It is truly a delight in winter but the last few years in the fall the foliage does not get good color. In fact there are even some tannish leaves still clinging to the branches. I suspect the intense heat and drouht may have palyed arole in this. I have it next to the mailbox so I pass it daily.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Yes, we (occasionally) notice that too. Sometimes, the stress of drought and extreme summer heat takes away from the Fall color. They are normally quite drought tolerant, but of course deep mulching, and some supplemental watering during extended dry periods helps to keep the foliage lush and healthy and ready to provide breathtaking Autumn color.

[@ksero1000]

Do we have to prune often or periodically hard ro keep the red stems, kinda like what we have to do with red twig dogwood? Oh wow the dopamine rush! ANGELS SING at 04:18!!! 😍

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Pruning them would produce young fresh, brightly colored stems, but I usually don't encourage people to do this because of a troublesome disease called coral spot nectria canker. So, the less pruning that is carried out the better. Instead, keep your plants growing lush and healthy with good culture and you will get to see the lovely red stems. Later on, when your plants mature (like mine) the color will be confined to the finer tips of branches, but they are still pretty, especially on a frosty or snowy winter morning.

[@ksero1000]

@@OverdevestNurseries Good enough for me! Ty!!! ❤

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

👌

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you, glad you found it helpful. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. And, during the main planting season (spring through late Fall) our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ which are located all over our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, will have all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections, so be sure to stop in regularly.

[@ksero1000]

@02:50 please, what is the grass on your left. Cosmopolitan? And...what are all those evergreens that are being beautiful in what looks like a mostly shady hollow that dont seem to have been ravaged by deer?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Well done, you've correctly identified the Genus (Miscanthus). The plant is the Variegated Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'): grownbyoverdevest.com/plant/variegatus-variegated-maiden-grass/, it is normally more upright and erect in habit, but because it is positioned under a maple tree, in a partially shaded spot, the habit is a bit more open than usual. The other plants in the border are mostly various Hellebores Including the FANTASTIC Friostkiss® series: grownbyoverdevest.com/splant/?_sfm_genus=Helleborus, we love the speckled, semi-evergreen foliage and the terrific long-lasting early flowers, and the other evergreen items you may have seen are Leucothoes: grownbyoverdevest.com/splant/?_sfm_genus=Leucothoe. A particular favorite of mine (because it is doing so well) is Rejoyce: grownbyoverdevest.com/plant/rejoyce-coastal-leucothoe/ as you've probably noted these plants are out there where the deer roam and (so far) have never been touched!

[@ksero1000]

@@OverdevestNurseries thank you so much! JUST WHAT I NEED for the deer dominated habitat whereI will be moving. Thanks SOOOO MUCH! I'm going to find them now!

[@patriciamcgonigal2688]

I think this is the Japanese maple we have. It’s planted next to stairs and my husband trimmed the top of it about a year ago. Yikes. We have left it alone since then - hopefully it will even out as it grows. Any advice on trimming when it shouldn’t have been trimmed

[@OverdevestNurseries]

At the risk or landing your poor husband in more trouble...... I have to mention, that I usually encourage people to avoid or do minimal pruning to Japanese maples. But, if you ever wish to remove some branches or thin out the head, this is best done in late winter when the plant is dormant or in dry periods like summer when the wood has "hardened" up. The time to avoid is spring and in wet weather because of the possible infection of a disease called Coral Spot Nectria Canker. It enters through wounds and spreads during damp periods and can cause serious problems especially if the tree is stressed or ailing. Also, it is very important to clean your tools in between treating other trees and plants.

[@pc0086]

I'm in zone 6a, clay soil, had this 2year old tree, but it died last year, not sure how, I'm very upset. Will get a new one soon. Will plant it in large bottomless pot to avoid root rot.

[@EireFirst2024]

Wind is the Acers nemesis, in my opinion

[@pc0086]

@trocaire boxes for the Irish you are probably right, I planted in the wind tunnel😭😭. Will try again. Thanks

[@OverdevestNurseries]

They do not perform well in poor draining conditions, and with your clay soil the roots are likely to sit in cold, water logged conditions (especially during the winter and very early spring after snow melt or when the water table is highest). So, if you want to try again, we should suggest you dig a few test holes to try and select the best planting position, and when we are faced with clay soils that do not drain that well, we build raised beds by adding extra soil, so that the elevated soil level can drain and prevent the roots from getting saturated wet. A bottomless pot will still fill with water and is unlikely to be mush better.

[@pharmkid02]

I heard Japanese maple should be planted in protected low wind area? Is this apply to this cultivar?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Japanese maples are superb and very special garden plants, but the young growth tips shortly after bud break in spring are vulnerable to damage by cold driving winds. Which is why they can suffer in windy, exposed locations. This selection is less affected than many of the others (especially the cut leaved types), but never the less, in windy areas, it is best to plant wind breaks to create shelter first, then in a few years plant the Jap maples so they can be enjoyed to the fullest extent.

[@jesseobrien973]

Can toy grow in zone 8

[@OverdevestNurseries]

It is our understanding that it is rated from Zone 5 to Zone 8 (or 9) at the upper limit, so it probably will be fine with you. David says he has had personal experience growing it well in the UK's Zone 8 equivalent areas without any issues. So, while our experience is limited to our regional experience (mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ we can be reasonably confident that it should be fine for you. That said, we would defer to the local advice of the experts at your local garden centers in your region just to be sure. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well.

[@gregwayne6785]

Interesting plant. I have just the place for it. Is it best planted in spring or fall?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

As you may have noticed, we grow our plants in pots, so they can be planted over a very wide period (Spring through late Fall). Here's link to one of our websites that will help you find the locations of all the garden centers that carry our plants in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern USA region: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/

[@mykidsaresupercute]

Mine looks like crap. Planted it 3 years ago and now the branches are spindly and droopy. They grow down then spring up and collapse inward in the center. I can't even untangle them.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Ah oh! That's unusual to hear! 🙁 Normally, as you've probably seen in our video, it is a good, vigorous grower and over the years, David says he's never heard of this. Normally, they thrive and do well! Not sure what we can suggest beyond making sure that you examine the base of the plant and see if there's any root competition like grass growing around it. If it is planted in a lawn of grass area, the root competition from grass is going to be strong and that might be causing the weak growth. Obviously water it well (and regularly) during any dry, prolonged periods, and perhaps give it a light dressing of a well-balanced fertilizer too in spring. That should help it put on better growth. If all else fails, and you don't see much change, then it might be time (This Fall or next spring), to "give it a ride in a wheel barrow" and select another planting spot with better soil conditions. Here's a link to another of our videos that will help you understand our recommended planting procedure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqrFhWall96Xhtk In this video David is planting and evergreen, and of course the plant is grown in a pot, but the principles are the same.... if you decide to transplant it. Hope this helps. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, if you wish to consider a new, healthy, vigorous growing replacement specimen. Our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are fully stocked with lots of fresh new plants. So, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.

[@mykidsaresupercute]

@@OverdevestNurseries thank you for the lengthy reply! I live in the desert, in the PNW. My friend has the same tree down the street from me and hers is doing the same thing. No grass around either tree. No grass in my backyard at all or other plants around the tree. Trees are on drip irrigation getting watered twice a day. Mine is in a lot of son, hers is in full shade. My other Japanese maples are doing fantastic. I have many verities. I'll try to send you a picture of the CB so you can see what it's doing.