Acer palmatum ‘Baton Rouge’
Japanese Maple - Red Stick
A lesser known coral bark Japanese Maple meaning that it has red stems which are more intense in colouration during the cooler months. Green leaves in spring and summer emerge with a red spring margin and turn yellow in the fall. Compared to the traditional Sango kaku, the leaves are slightly larger and is supposed to be more heat tolerant. This upright tree grows 10′ high by 6′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Tags | coral-bark |
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Discovered as a sport at Doremus Nursery, Texas and named in the late 1990's.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Must be planted in a well protected area out of the prevailing winter winds.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
Being part of the coral bark family of Japanese Maples, caution is strongly recommended to be planted in a very sheltered area. Coral bark maples are very sensitive to temperature changes often leading to tissue dieback on the branches. An extremely fluctuating winter can lead to complete demise.
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