Acer palmatum 'Kogane Sakae'

Also Known As

Kogane Sakae Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-40'
W: 15'-35'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Kogane Sakae' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Kogane Sakae' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Kogane Sakae'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 35 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, striped bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Kogane Sakae'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spring leaves are bright green with reddish tips. Fall brings light yellow to orange coloration to the leaves. This is an upright grower with interesting bark. The young shoots and older branches are light green with yellowish streaks. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

We purchased this variety because of the supposed yellow-and-green striped bark. Well it does have some, you just have to look for it! Green leaves with yellow fall color, also a nice narrow upright form.

By: Conifer Kingdom

AMOENUM, green. A strong, upright habit that is one of the largest of the palmatums. Its unusual bark sets it apart in this group. It is green with a yellow tone that has striations and irregular streaks running lengthwise on the branches. The leaves are bright green in spring with red tips. Fall colors are pale orange to yellow.