Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' Red Columnar Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’ is a Fast Growing Red Japanese Maple with a Compact and Columnar Growth Habit
'Twombly's Red Sentinel' grows with an extreme upright habit and very little lateral growth. 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' grows narrow and compact becoming a dense shrub with a tall, upright shape. This tree eventually develops into a column like shape. The compact nature of 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' makes it a great upright Japanese maple for smaller and narrower areas of the garden. 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' generally has larger broad, star shaped leaves with a rounded middle lobe.
New leaves appear crimson red, then quickly darken to burgundy but as this plant almost always seems to be growing it has a two toned effect most of the year. 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' holds some red color pretty much all summer even in hotter climates. Fall color is a spectacular bright red and the dark red stems of the last new growth even add interest to the winter landscape.
'Twombly's Red Sentinel' can be grown in zones 5 through 9 and holds its color all year even in hot climates. 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' can tolerate full sun in even the hottest climates. 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' is an extremely hardy tree and will grow well in many different conditions.
'Twombly's Red Sentinel' was an introduction discovered as a witches broom on a 'Bloodgood' by Ken Twombly of Twombly Nursery, Monroe Connecticut. Much more vigorous than most witches brooms, 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' quickly develops the upright columnar habit for which it has become famous but will widen some with age.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Height: 10-12 feet Width: 3-5 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Dark Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Burgundy
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Compact Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
Acer palmatum 'Uncle Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Uncle Ghost’ is a very rare and fantastic reticulated variety of Japanese maple. Displaying dark veins on top of pink foliage, ‘Uncle Ghost’ really stands out in the spring. As temperatures rise, the leaves of ‘Uncle Ghost’ turns from peachy to light green. The leaves then turn orange-red in the fall. Acer palmatum ‘Uncle Ghost’ is a shorter growing upright Japanese maple that will only reach about 6 feet tall at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Verkade's Jacus Potus' Feather Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Verkade’s Jacus Potus’ is among a rare category of Japanese maple called Sessilifolium. These Japanese maples are known for their thin, feather like leaves. ‘Verkade’s Jacus Potus’ has excellent colors on these unique leaves. The leaves emerge deep red in the spring. The leaves then turn to a yellowish green in the summer. New growth will be deep red again on top of the yellow-green foliage. ‘Verkade’s Jacus Potus’ then turns a bright red in the fall. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Villa taranto' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Villa taranto’ is a linearlobum type Japanese maple with long, skinny leaves. These leaves go through a transition of color from peach to red to orange in the spring, green in the summer, and finally an orange-red in the fall.
Acer palmatum 'Wattez' Red Japanese Maple
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In early spring the star shaped leaves emerge brilliant red with prominent veining before becoming darker and more of a brick red. 'Wattez' holds color well in to the summer even in hotter climates before turning first bronze and then green. Fall color is a wonderful bright red or orange sometimes having hints of gold. Although it is reported that this tree can get quite tall with age, it appears to be quite shrubby when young. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Whitney Red' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Whitney Red' is a wonderful red upright Japanese maple with broad leaves. These leaves have a very nice red color in the spring that holds well into the summer. Fall leaves display a vibrant, bright red color. 'Whitney Red' is a strong growing, hardy tree that will perform well in most climates. 'Whitney Red' is a Japanese Maple that will grow into a small to medium sized tree at maturity making it perfect for just about any yard.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Yeager Red' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Yeager Red’ is a small witches broom Japanese maple with good red color in the spring. This red turns to a burgundy in the summer. Fall color is a bright red. ‘Yeager Red’ will develop into a small shrubby tree with a dense and compact habit.10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Yezo nishiki' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Yezo nishiki’ is a great red upright Japanese maple for any yard. ‘Yezo nishiki’ emerges in the spring with a deep red color to the leaves. These leaves then add bronze undertones throughout the hotter months. ‘Yezo nishiki’ then has bright orange-red color in the fall. ‘Yezo nishiki’ is a slow growing, red upright Japanese maple that will work great in most yards.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Our 1 Gallon and 3 Gallon sizes are available for shipping and in store pickup. Our larger sizes (7 Gallon and bigger) are only available for in store pickup.
Acer palmatum 'Yubae' Red Japanese Maple
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'Yubae' was originally selected be J.D. Vertrees for its black on red variegation. This variegation however is seldom if ever seen. That being said this very strong growing red variety is still highly desirable. The normally dark red foliage appears to change color depending on which way the light hits it due to its translucent leaves. Fall color is red and very good. 10 Tear size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ is an excellent Full Moon Japanese maple with yellow-green leaves in the spring. This yellow hue maintains across the foliage throughout most of the summer given proper afternoon shade. Fall colors are a spectacular array of yellow and orange. ‘Autumn Moon’ is a small to medium sized tree with an excellent branching structure. ‘Autumn Moon’ is a very attractive Full Moon Japanese maple that is a must have for nearly every landscape.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Spring Color: Yellow-Green
Summer Color: Yellow-Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer shirasawanum 'Bronze Age' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum ‘Bronze Age’ is a fascinating full moon Japanese maple variety. ‘Bronze Age’ leafs out with a bronze-red leaf color in the spring that eventually transitions to burgundy and eventually an olive green. ‘Bronze Age’ will typically then have a summer push of new growth that includes that bronze color again on top of the more mature green foliage. Fall color is a fantastic mix of yellows and oranges.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Gloria' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum ‘Gloria’ is a great little full moon Japanese maple with bright cherry red spring color. This colors hardens off to a dark maroon which lasts most of the summer. In fact, it holds red color into the summer longer than most other red full moon Japanese maples in hotter climates. Fall color is red or orange and wonderful. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Johin' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer Shirasawanum 'Johin' emerges purple in early spring with prominent green veins giving it a very attractive and different appearance that stands out in the garden. In summer, the color becomes olive green. The growth habit is decidedly upright. Fall color is predominantly yellow with orange markings creating a very desirable effect. The Japanese translation of johin is elegant which aptly describes this cultivar. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet