Sango Kaku (Coral Bark) 4-5 Yr Pre-Bonsai (#77) tennyo no hoshi Tsuma gaki leaves droop downward

Tsuma gaki leaves droop downward when young

This lovely maple will grow to about 24′ but often less

aging to a distinguished silver-gray on mature wood — an ornamental quality that stands apart from virtually any other maple in cultivation

In Spring the wispy raceme clusters of bright red stamens from the flowers hang down from the branches like ornaments on a Christmas tree

Sango Kaku (Coral Bark) 4-5 Yr Pre-Bonsai (#77) tennyo no hoshi Tsuma gaki leaves droop downwardThe Coral Bark maple has beautiful red winter twigs which are the attraction with this fine Japanese maple. The Coral bark maple is also known as Acer palmatum Sango Kaku. Minimal graft scarring with a twisted base and a semi low graft make this an ideal bonsai candidate. This maple gets beautiful yellow and orange fall color. This is a two gallon 4 year plant.