Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'Commonly known as the Japanese maple, Acer palmatum has been cultivated in Japan for centuries. Over 1000 cultivars now exist, chosen for their particularly distinct foliage and fairly small root systems, which mean the plants dont become invasive where they are planted. The Sango kaku variety is commonly known as coral bark maple due to its coral red branches. Fresh leaves emerge in pink and yellow shades, then turning light green, before putting on