Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree — A Four-Season Garden Showpiece

Few trees command attention the way the Coral Bark Japanese Maple does. Its signature coral-red bark glows against a winter landscape, soft green leaves emerge in spring, and by fall the canopy ignites in brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds. This is a tree that earns its place in the garden every single month of the year.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Year-Round Visual Interest: Striking coral bark in winter, fresh green foliage in spring and summer, and a fiery fall display — no other tree delivers this much across all four seasons.
• Right-Sized for Most Landscapes: Reaches a graceful 15–25 feet at maturity, making it ideal for smaller yards, focal points, or layered planting beds.
• Low Maintenance: Adaptable to a range of soil types, minimal pruning required, and naturally resistant to most common pests.
• Flexible Planting Options: Available in a standard grow pot or paired with a premium Mexia planter in Green, Grey, or Black for an elevated, ready-to-display presentation.

Growing Guide

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8
• Mature Height: 15–25 ft.
• Available Sizes: 1–2 ft., 3–4 ft., 4–5 ft., 5–6 ft.

Whether you're anchoring a garden bed, framing an entryway, or creating a specimen planting, the Coral Bark Maple brings structure, color, and quiet drama to any outdoor space.

Complete Your Garden

Love Japanese Maples? Explore our other varieties:

• Red Dragon Japanese Maple Tree — deeply dissected burgundy-red foliage with a graceful weeping form
• Bloodgood Japanese Maple — classic deep purple-red leaves, one of the most popular maples in American gardens