Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'

Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'

Synonymes:
Family: Sapindaceae

 

Japanese columnar maple with purple leaves in summer, then bright red in autumn. Height 3m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Leaf color

  • Cardinal red
  • Red

Ground type

  • Acidic
  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 5: from -29°C to -23°C

Interesting plant

  • In autumn

Sizes

2 to 3m
50 to 100cm

Exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Part shade

Use in the garden

  • Bonzai
  • Isolated
  • Parterre
  • Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)
  • Rockery

Notable interests:

  • Foliage
  • Columnar port