Small gardens require that it has plants that can have greater effect visually without crowding the area. The Coral Bark Maple Tree is an ideal to many since it has a brilliant stem color right through the winter and soft foliage throughout the warm months. It can be installed in small beds or around patios because it is small. The Coral Bark Maple Tree can also be planted in the shady soil with a lot of moisture and remains a great growing tree with annual interest.