Twombly’s Red Sentinel – Acer Palmatum

Twombly’s Red Sentinel - Acer P

Discovered as a witches broom on the popular ‘Bloodgood’ this Maple features  the same  attractive, rich burgundy foliage, but offers a smaller, upright, and more columnar narrow form. Foliage leafs out in the early spring as a bright crimson red, darkens as it ages to a deeper maroon, and turns a brilliant scarlet in the fall. Bare stems darken to blood red in winter. ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’ holds its color all year in many climates and well into the year even in hot climates, tolerating full sun in our region. An ideal tree for narrow spaces, patios, and entryways

Average Height: 10 to 12 feet in 10 to 15 years

Average Spread: 4 to 6 feet

Sun: Mostly Full sun

Flower: Insignificant

Water: Medium

Maintenance: Low, easily grown

Seasonal Interest: Spring Color Red, Summer Color Burgundy, Fall Color Red.

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