Corallinum Japanese Maple

Corallinum Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Corallinum')

Corallinum Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Corallinum') is a compact, slow growing selection prized for vivid coral pink spring foliage that matures to soft green in summer and warms to orange to red in fall; its dense, rounded habit and small leaves provide close up color and fine texture for borders, entries, and containers.

Distinctive Features

'Corallinum' delivers one of the brightest pink spring flushes among dwarfs, with petite, evenly lobed leaves on short internodes that keep a tidy, naturally mounded silhouette and a reliable autumn display.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Morning sun to partial shade; protect from hot afternoon sun to preserve spring color.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Maintain even moisture; avoid drought and waterlogged soil.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: 4 to 6 ft tall, 4 to 6 ft wide, slow growing mound.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Coral pink spring leaves create a standout accent in small spaces.
• Containers: Excellent in large decorative pots and troughs for close viewing.
• Front Borders: Provides neat structure along paths and terraces.
• Rock Gardens: Nests cleanly among stones and low perennials.
• Bonsai Training: Small leaves and tight nodes suit styling.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep soak during dry spells to keep soil consistently moist.
• Pruning: Minimal; light thinning in late winter to maintain the mound.
• Fertilizing: Apply a light, balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring.
• Mulching: 2 to 3 inches over the root zone to conserve moisture and regulate temperature; keep mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Provide airflow and afternoon shade in hot sites to limit leaf scorch; generally pest and disease resistant in well drained soil.

Why Choose Corallinum Japanese Maple?

• Spring Spectacle: Exceptional coral pink flush rare among dwarfs.
• Small Space Ready: Compact size fits patios and courtyard beds.
• Refined Texture: Petite leaves and dense branching read elegant.
• Seasonal Color: Fresh spring show with warm, reliable fall tones.
• Low Maintenance: Naturally tidy habit with modest care needs.

For the brightest spring color and healthiest canopy, pair morning sun with afternoon shade and maintain steady, well drained soil moisture.