Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’
Japanese Maple - Japanese Sunrise
Quite an exquisite Japanese Maple with multi-coloured coral-bark stems more so than ‘Sango kaku’ and having a better fall colour. Spring growth emerges yellowish-green changing to a light green by summer. Fall brings in shades of yellow, gold and crimson. Its stand off feature is of course its bark which depending on the exposed side can range from light-red to reddish-orange. Winter intensifies these colours. Grows 8′ high by 4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Tags | coral-bark |
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Named by Bill Schwartz, and introduced by Green Mansions Nursery, Pennsylvania.
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.
Group: Palmatum
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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