Coral pink
‘Coral Pink’ is a Japanese maple with very bright pale pink to coral spring flush. The colour then softens to light green as spring progresses, and summer growth can flush coral tones again. In autumn, colour typically shifts from orange to red. Upright habit, rather compact growth.
Character & interest
This cultivar is appreciated for a very clear “spring effect”: pinkish-white to coral young foliage that immediately catches the eye. The contrast is often enhanced by a quick shift toward softer tones, then by later flushes that can reintroduce coral during the season.
Colours
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Spring : pinkish-white → coral at budbreak, then shifting to light green by mid-spring.
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Summer : greener foliage, sometimes speckled/nuanced depending on conditions; possible new flushes in coral again.
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Autumn : orange to red.
Habit & vigour
Upright habit. Rather slow to moderate growth, with a compact, easy-to-place form.
Indicative size
1.8 to 2.4 m tall at around 10 years (variable with training and conditions).
Exposure
To preserve the light foliage: gentle sun or bright partial shade. In hot situations, protection from afternoon sun improves foliage quality.
Origin & history
‘Coral Pink’ was spotted/selected by Jelena de Broder (Arboretum Kalmthout, Belgium) and introduced by Cor Van Gelderen (Esveld).
| Groupe MS | 5. Corallinum |
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| Habit | Bushy |
| Vigueur | Lente |
| Taille 10 ans | Petit (1-2m) |
| Forme de feuille | Palmate |
| Couleur Printemps | Rose corail |
| Couleur Été | Green |
| Couleur Automne | Orange / Rouge |
| Exposure | Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
