The peak fall color of this tree is coming, but it’s fun to highlight the process now, ahead of time, so you can enjoy the change of color as we move through the weeks ahead. The Japanese Cutleaf Maple, Acer palmatum ‘Coral Bark,’ is located near the intersection of Estaugh and Medford Leas Way on the Medford Campus. As we get towards the end of October, you will note its brilliant golden leaves. As winter comes and goes, you will enjoy the intense and brilliant color of the coral bark on the young branches.