Sango Kaku (Japanese Maple) Location
fatlard
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Damaged Sango Kaku, what should I do now?
Comments (3)Agree with butterfly... that grass is taking up a lot of the space for roots for your maple. I would also not trim anything until after new growth comes out and hardens, maybe end of June next year, but definitely repot, and go to the maples (and Bonsai) forums and read up on granular soil mixes. Dirt is not a good medium to grow trees for any length of time (in a pot). You have the right exposure for the tree to do well. There are methods of watering for when you're away for a bit. Also, read up on root pruning when you transplant. It is a big deal for trees that will live entirely in a pot....See MoreName that Japanese Maple...Two Sango Kakus but One is an imposter
Comments (6)thank you Houston Texas, I think you're right. The 2nd post picture is the REAL Sango kaku based upon all my research and the 1st photo is not. I checked all the attributes of the 'Shindeshojo' and found that it is not in line with this JM. The Imposter Tree has a bright red bark, Spring and Summer shows Green leaves while fall is bright red leaves with bright red twigs. The Shindeshojo's leaves are red in spring. Although both have leaves of 5 lobes.Any other suggestions? -M Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreJapanese maple Sango Kagu coloring
Comments (1)Hi Ikea,well it's always said Sango Kaku needs both sun and cold to colour up.This last summer mine lost all it's redness though usually very bright.The early part of winter was our coldest for many years but it still didn't colour.However since the very cold snap we've seen more sun and now the redness is returning.So from my experience,the sun plays more than a part in the colouring of the bark.As long as it can handle the heat it should be fine,here in England mine is in full sun....oh maybe misunderstood you,I think any lack of uniformity will only be noticed on largest stems and trunk,but these will have lost that dazzling red anyway....See MoreHelp with Sango Kaku issue
Comments (2)Sango Kaku should be able to tolerate full sun relatively easily. Lakes Nursery in NoCal recommends it for that sort of location and they grow in full sun here in the PNW without issue. I doubt the tree is properly established - it takes anywhere from 3-5 seasons for a tree of that size - and therefore is showing some signs of summer stress, which it will eventually grow out of. Watering "3 days a week" is kind of meaningless information. How many emitters, how long a duration (GPH?) and what kind of soil conditions do you have? It sounds like it is not getting enough water. A tree of that size (2" caliper?) will need 10-20 gallons per application. And that should percolate down to the base of the rootball or at least 12-16 inches. JM's do best with consistent soil moisture, so never too wet or too dry, always evenly moist.....See Morekatrina1
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