This is a japanese maple called, "Sango-Kaku", otherwise known as Coral Bark.
This tree has been with me for about 4 years. It's growing in a pot because I'm renting and would like to bring all my plants with me if I decided to move.
This tree develops lush green leaves in spring-time and gets sun burnt during the summer period. Would have been a lot taller and bushier if it was grown in the ground instead of a pot. During windy condtions, the pot tends to tip over, causing some branches to break.
The first 3 years were disappointing - never get to see the fall colours because by the end of the summer period the leaves would already scorched and turned brown.
This year, I've decided to move this tree to a shady area and avoid the sun as much as I could and water deeply every morning.
No signs of aphids this year which is a very good news.
1 comment:
I really like your Japanese garden, especially this 'Sango-Kaku' Japanese Maple. I might get one this year for my garden. I currently have an 8 year old species Japanese Maple, which is about 15 feet tall and 15 feet wide.
Randy
Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
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