Acer Palmatum “Senkaki” Coral Bark Maple

Elegant Upright Growth: Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ develops into a graceful deciduous tree with an upright, spreading form and fine branching. Its refined structure and moderate size make it well suited to feature planting, courtyards, lawns, pathways, entrances, and smaller garden settings. Distinctive Green Foliage: The delicate, deeply divided leaves emerge fresh green in spring, creating a light and attractive canopy. The fine texture of the foliage complements the elegant branching habit and gives the tree a refined appearance throughout the growing season. Fresh Summer Canopy: Through spring and summer, ‘Senkaki’ carries a soft green canopy that allows light to filter through the fine foliage. Its open, layered appearance provides gentle shade while maintaining an ornamental and architectural quality. Brilliant Autumn Colour: As temperatures cool, the foliage develops attractive shades of yellow, orange, and red before falling. The changing colours provide a strong seasonal display and contrast beautifully with the tree’s colourful stems. Striking Coral-Red Stems: One of the outstanding features of ‘Senkaki’ is its vivid coral-red to red stems and young branches. These become particularly noticeable once the leaves have fallen, adding colour and interest to the winter garden when many deciduous trees are bare. Beautiful Winter Interest: After leaf fall, the bright red stems and fine branching structure take centre stage. The colourful framework creates a distinctive winter silhouette and makes ‘Senkaki’ valuable as a four-season ornamental tree. Excellent Feature Tree: An attractive choice for specimen planting, Japanese-style gardens, courtyards, entrances, patios, pathways, lawns, and smaller landscape spaces. Its elegant form, seasonal foliage and brilliant winter stems provide interest throughout the year. Sun or Part Shade: Performs well in full sun to part shade, with protection from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds beneficial in hotter locations. A fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture will encourage healthy growth and good foliage development. Four-Season Ornamental Appeal: Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ combines elegant Japanese maple form, finely divided green foliage, colourful autumn tones, and exceptional coral-red winter stems. Its changing appearance through the seasons makes it a standout specimen for adding colour, texture, and character to the garden. APPROX H5m x W3m Attributions David Stang