I SHIP TREES ONLY ON MONDAY. I PACK THE TREES ON SUNDAY EVENING AT 4PM EST.
This is a deciduous tree. If you buy trees in winter, the branches will be barren of leaves. If you buy trees in springtime, you will see leaf buds and new leaves. In summertime, the branches have many leaves. You will notice that leaves are wilting or have already fallen off the branches in autumn. When deciduous trees such as a Japanese maple are shipped, the leaves may wither in transport. Soaking the roots in water for two days after you receive the tree may restore vigor to the leaves. However the tree may need to shed these leaves and start over. Keep the tree in very moist soil. In a few weeks, you will see new growth. Pruning unwanted branches at this time reduces stress on the tree as well. As long as there is any suppleness in the branches, the tree is alive. Remember, it sheds all its leaves every year and starts over with new leaves.
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Trees
You will receive two Coral Bark Japanese Maple seedling. Your seedling will measure between 6 inches to 12 inches tall, not counting the root system. This is the height of the seedling from the soil line. The seedlings pictured in this listing are sisters of your trees. The full grown tree pictured is the parent of your trees. The seedlings will grow an average of one foot per year. The Coral Bark Japanese Maple makes a stunning ornamental tree in your yard or garden. You can also bonsai Coral Bark Japanese Maple. There are some pictures of bonsai Japanese maples too.
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Trees
Coral Bark Japanese Maple trees (Acer palmatum ‘Sango kaku’) are Japanese maples with four seasons of interest in the landscape. In spring, its seven-lobed, simple, palmate leaves open in a bright, lime green or chartreuse color. As spring turns to summer, these leaves turn a deeper green. In autumn, the foliage turns golden yellow and orange. And as the foliage drops in fall, the tree’s bark begins to turn an attractive, reddish-pink, which intensifies with the cold weather. Brilliant, fluorescent red bark in winter gives the tree its name which means "coral tower" in Japanese. Winter bark color will be deeper the more sun the coral bark maple tree receives. However, in warmer climates, they will also benefit from some dappled afternoon shade. With a mature height of 20-25 feet (6-7.5 m.) and a spread of 15-20 feet (4.5-6 m.), they can make nice ornamental understory trees. In the winter landscape, the red-pink bark of coral bark maple trees can be a beautiful contrast to deep green or blue-green evergreens.
Caring for your Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree Seedlings
Pot your seedlings immediately using potting soil when you receive them. Water the baby tree thoroughly. Keep the seedlings moist in shade or part-shade. Avoid full sun exposure other than morning sun. Give the seedling several months in the potting soil to grow stronger then you can plant wherever you like. Do not fertilize for one year.
Planting Coral Bark Japanese Maple Trees
Plant Coral Bark Japanese Maples in full sun to modest shade, in moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates a range of soil types including sand and heavy clay. Guard against the intense afternoon sun and protect from high winds that can dry the plant out too quickly.
Caring for Coral Bark Japanese Maple Trees
After planting, be sure to water the seedling deeply every day for the first week. During the second week, water deeply every other day. Beyond the second week, you can water it deeply once or twice a week but back off on this watering schedule if the tips of the foliage turn brown. The coral bark Japanese maple will not tolerate soggy nor extremely dry soil.
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Trees Hardiness
Coral Bark Japanese maples are hardy in zones 5 - 10.
Shipping of Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree Seedlings
Extreme care will be taken in shipping your beautiful baby trees. The trees will be well hydrated.
So that the shipping is expedited and the baby trees make the trip from my home to yours without delay, I WILL ONLY SHIP ON MONDAYS. I PACK THE TREES ON SUNDAY EVENING by 4PM.