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Genus of about 150 species of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs of Europe, Africa and northern Asia and North and Central America. Acer palmatum cv ''corallinum” is an upright deciduous shrub that reaches a height of 2-3 m. This cultivar has small, intense green palmate leaves. Even the new leaves, in the apical part of the stems, have an attractive reddish yellow color. During autumn the leaves take on pleasant orange shades. The peculiarity of this cultivar is undoubtedly the color of the bark which is bright red, giving this plant a notable charm even during the winter when it is bare.

Pedoclimatic needs

Maples are suitable for any type of garden depending on the species and size. This species is very demanding regarding the nature of the soil, preferring fresh and well-drained ones with an acid reaction. It likes a partially shaded exposure. Rustic plant, it resists minimum temperatures reaching -10°\-15°c, but fears late frosts and strong winds.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Acer palmatum cv ''corallinum”

Family: Aceraceae