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Japanese Maple 'Sango Kaku'
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
Botanical family : AceraceaeJapanese Maple, Coral Bark
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) 'Sango Kaku'. Acquisition Date : 5/9/25
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United States
Indiana
Dfa
Continental climate with a hot summer, without dry season
Climate with hot and often humid summers, and cold winters. It experiences a strong temperature variation between seasons.

Undefined style
Undefined style
Undefined style - Why?

The owner has not yet defined a style for this bonsai or has not specified it.
Sometimes it is impossible to define a specific style for a bonsai due to various factors. The health of the tree, its natural structure, and its stage of development play a crucial role. For example, a young tree or one with structural defects, such as poorly positioned branches, may not be ready to adopt a particular style without compromising its growth. Furthermore, certain tree species have characteristics that do not lend themselves well to specific styles, such as branches that are too rigid for a cascade style. Finally, the art of bonsai is also a form of artistic expression, where each tree has its own unique aesthetic potential. A theoretical style may not correspond to the tree's natural essence, making it difficult or inappropriate to apply a rigid style. Thus, defining a style for a bonsai must take into account the balance between the tree's natural characteristics, environmental conditions, and the bonsaika's artistic vision.
Acquisition Date : 5/9/25 (1 year)
Source of acquisition : Japanese Maples and Evergreens
Owner's note :
The Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku') is a striking deciduous tree renowned for its brilliant coral-red bark, which becomes most vibrant during the winter. It features light green spring leaves, yellow-orange fall foliage, and grows in a moderate, upright, vase-shaped form.
bought 05/2025 from 'Japanese Maples and Evergreens' as a 1 year graft on dwarf stock.
Location : On retaining wall