Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Plant Bio:
Coral bark japanese maple is a beautiful deciduous small tree that has brilliant red-coral bark on its young branches with color that intensifies in the winter. Deeply cut, pale green leaves display attractive red margins and turn a vibrant, golden yellow in fall.
Watering Requirements
Regularly – weekly, or more often in extreme heat or in containers. At least 1” per week.
Feeding Requirements
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning Time & Tips
Annually in late fall or early winter. Prune to maintain shape and cut off any crossing limbs.
Common Pests & Diseases
Scale, Maple Worms, Leafrollers and Aphids.
Maturity
20-25’ x 15-20’
Troubleshooting:
Japanese Maples don’t require much pruning to be healthy and happy, and as they are such slow growers it’s easy to spot problem limbs and remove them in time. Prune passively, these trees create their own naturally beautiful forms in time with no pruning at all.
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