Is a Sango Kaku Japanese Maple (Coral Bark Maple) worth a $200 splurge? In today’s video, I’m showing you why I invested in this specimen tree for our side garden and the specific job it has to do for our home.
From its stunning red winter bark to its surprising sun tolerance, the Sango Kaku has four-seasons of interest. I’ll walk you through the entire planting process, including:
Why bigger isn’t always better (and why I splurged anyway).
The “V-Notch” secret: Identifying the graft and how to care for it.
Dealing with Tennessee Clay: My technique for preventing “pot-bound” roots in heavy soil.
Strategic Placement: How to plant 10 feet from the house to create shade without damaging your roof or gutters.
Whether you are looking for a sun-tolerant Japanese Maple or just want to see how to properly plant a large specimen tree, this video has you covered.
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Chapters (Timestamps)
0:00 Why I spent $200 on a Sango Kaku
0:29 4-Season Interest: Winter Bark & Sun Tolerance
0:52 Using Trees for Natural Shade (Hostas & Heucheras)
1:06 Finding the “Perfect” Specimen at a Box Store
1:51 Unexpected Guests: Doves in the Garden
2:04 Small vs. Large Trees: Why I chose to splurge
2:47 Dealing with Deer & Protecting Your Investment
3:23 Tree Specs: Max Height, Width, and Spacing
How to Plant a Tree
3:49 Planting Distance: Protecting Gutters & Foundations
4:33 Sun Requirements & Watering in the South
5:05 The Graft: Identifying the V-Notch & Rootstock
6:20 Positioning the Tree in the New Bed
7:12 The Hole & Why I Don’t Amend My Soil
8:02 Dealing with Tennessee Rocks
8:37 The “Test Fit” & Root Crown Depth
9:09 Prepping the Clay: Preventing Root Girdling
10:11 Removing the Pot & Inspecting Roots
10:45 Backfilling & Removing Air Pockets
11:44 Mulching Tips: Avoiding “Volcano Mulch”
12:43 Using Fabric to Kill Sod (The 3-Week Plan)
14:25 Termites & Wood Mulch Near the House
15:05 Final Look & Future Garden Plans
3 Comments
Wow that's amazing
200 bucks isnt bad at all. ive seen them that sized for 600+
need to expose the root flares a bit and make sure there's no girdling roots going over or around them