Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' – A Narrow, Columnar Japanese Maple with Stunning Red Foliage
Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' is a unique, columnar Japanese maple that boasts vibrant red foliage throughout the year. It has a narrow, upright growth habit, making it ideal for tight spaces, urban gardens, or as a striking focal point in smaller landscapes. The deep red leaves hold their colour throughout the growing season, turning bright crimson in autumn, adding dramatic seasonal interest. This tree is perfect for adding vertical interest and bold colour to any garden or container.
Why Grow Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'?
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Columnar Growth – A narrow, upright habit perfect for small spaces and vertical gardens.
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Vibrant Red Foliage – Stunning deep red leaves that retain their colour throughout the year.
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Striking Autumn Colour – Leaves turn a brilliant crimson in autumn, providing seasonal interest.
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Low Maintenance – A hardy, compact tree that requires minimal care.
Height of Plant
Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' reaches approximately 3-4 meters in height and 1-1.5 meters in spread after 10 years, making it ideal for narrow spaces or as a feature tree.
Where to Site Your Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'
This versatile tree thrives in partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s perfect for:
- Small, narrow garden spaces
- Urban gardens and courtyards
- Containers and decorative pots
How to Grow and Care for Your Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.
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Light – Best grown in partial shade to protect the leaves from scorching afternoon sun.
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Watering – Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, ensuring good drainage.
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Maintenance:
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Pruning – Minimal pruning needed; shape lightly in early spring if desired.
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Mulching – Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect the roots.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally pest-resistant, though some protection from wind and strong sun is beneficial.
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Cold Hardy – Hardy in cooler climates and provides stunning year-round colour.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' pairs beautifully with other Japanese maples, low-growing perennials, or shrubs. Its narrow form contrasts well with rounded plants and can be placed alongside evergreen trees for year-round interest.
With its compact, columnar shape and vibrant red foliage, Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' is the perfect choice for adding height, structure, and colour to small gardens or tight spaces, offering a beautiful vertical accent.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
