Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' Red Columnar Japanese Maple

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