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acer palmatum senkaki japanese maple

Acer palmatum Senkaki, also known as the "Coral Bark Japanese Maple," is a striking deciduous tree prized for its vivid coral-red stems and elegant foliage. This standout specimen is ideal for gardeners seeking year-round colour and visual interest. Whether planted as a feature tree in your garden or added to a mixed border, Acer palmatum Senkaki Japanese maple delivers an ever-changing display, from delicate spring leaves to brilliant autumn hues and vibrant bark in winter. It’s well-suited to New Zealand conditions, thriving in both urban and rural gardens where its unique beauty makes it a firm favourite.

Acer palmatum Senkaki (Acer Senkaki)

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Acer palmatum Senkaki is a stunning Japanese Maple or Coral Bark Maple due to its striking and delicate foliage. Small, soft looking leaves emerge yellow-green in spring with reddish margins. They mature to a light green in summer before turning spectacular shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright and vase shape to about 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Acer Senkaki makes for a magnificent specimen and is ideal for including in a mixed planting, planting to soften a bland wall, maintaining in a container or courtyard garden, planting to border an entrance, or for using anywhere the spectacular colours can be enjoyed.

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  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    6.00 m
  • Spread:
    4.00 m
  • Tolerances:
    Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Parks, Ponds, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Key Features of Acer palmatum Senkaki Japanese Maple

What sets Acer palmatum Senkaki apart is its brilliant coral-red bark, most prominent in winter when the leaves have fallen, creating a splash of colour against bare branches and frosty mornings. The foliage emerges in spring as a soft, fresh green and matures to gold and orange tones in autumn. This Japanese maple is relatively compact, often reaching 4–5 metres, making it perfect for smaller gardens, patios, or even as a specimen in a larger landscape.

Growing and Care Tips

Acer palmatum Senkaki Japanese maple prefers well-drained soil and a spot sheltered from harsh winds and afternoon sun. Dappled shade is ideal, ensuring bright leaf colour and bark without risk of leaf scorch. Regular mulching and watering—especially during dry spells—will help keep your tree healthy and vibrant. Prune only lightly to shape and remove dead wood, as heavy pruning can impact the signature bark colour.

Landscaping Uses and Companion Trees

This Japanese maple is an excellent choice for standout specimens, Japanese-style gardens, or mixed plantings with contrasting foliage. Its vivid winter bark makes Acer palmatum Senkaki a perfect partner for evergreens, ornamental grasses, and other maples like Acer Brilliantissimum. For more autumn colour or shade trees in your landscape, consider pairing it with trees such as Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple), Acer saccharinum, or Acer 'Armstrong'. The delicate form and colourful bark also complement flowering trees such as Malus Jack Humm and Prunus Pendula Rosea.

Why Choose Acer palmatum Senkaki Japanese Maple?

Acer palmatum Senkaki Japanese maple brings four seasons of beauty to your garden with ease of care and adaptability. Its versatility allows for planting in containers, as a lawn specimen, or as a bold colour accent in a wooded area. As a member of the Acer family, it shares its lineage with popular maples like Acer freemanii 'Jeffersred' and Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold'. For those seeking a truly unique maple, Senkaki is unmatched in its ability to brighten the garden, even in the depths of winter.

Whether you're building a Japanese-inspired landscape or simply looking to enhance your garden’s year-round appeal, Acer palmatum Senkaki Japanese maple is an exceptional plant choice for New Zealand gardens.


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