Newly added to the garden for the 2008 season is this Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'). Famed for its red bark, the tree will soon sprout finely cut light green leaves with reddish and pinkish tinges. In time the leaves turn medium green, then yellow and red in autumn. This striking tree can reach 25 feet tall with a 20-foot spread. It does well in full sun or partial shade, but in hot climates, definitely prefers afternoon shade.