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Buy Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'

Also Known As

Trompenburg Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 18'-24'
W: 13'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 6 at Maples N More Nursery

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Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with purple and red foliage. In spring chartreuse and red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple and red
Mature size: 13 FT - 20 FT - wide, 18 FT - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fall color, showy, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Trompenburg Japanese Maple is a bright red in spring, changing to a dark red in summer. This Japanese maple has a unique leaf structure that rolls downward, adding texture to the landscape. This maple is a relatively large variety of Japanese maple, so make sure you give it room to perform. Trompenburg Japanese Maple turns crimson red in fall.

By: Maples N More Nursery

The striking leaves of this upright (15') maple give ?an unusual & pleasing effect to the whole tree? (Vertrees); each purple-red lobe rolls to form a narrow tube; color holds well, even in the sun; crimson in fall. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This fantastic purple-red upright Japanese maple is our favorite large red cultivar. It has unusual glossy leaves with deeply separated, rolled lobes that look like hands with fingers spread wide. The tree contributes a rich, showy color that lasts throug

By: Conifer Kingdom

One of our favorites. Leaves are so recurved, they almost form tubes hanging downwards to give the appearance of one thousand hands. Color holds well throughout the season. Majestic beauty.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Upright, open medium sized tree. Very nice purplish red leaves with narrow lobes that roll under slightly, especially as the tree ages. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

'Trompenburg' began as a chance seedling selected by J.R.P. van Hoey-Smith at Trompenburg Arboretum in Netherlands, and introduced by Firma C. Esveld. This popular landscaping tree has rich, deep purple-red leaves that hold well all summer, even in full sun. The lobes radiate laterally and evenly, giving it the appearance of fingers extended from a hand. This upright cultivar may grow to 15 feet.

By: jensfarm maples

Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' - A beautiful, hard to find red Japanese Maple with its own unique growth characteristics. The leaves curl slightly which gives a unique look to the entire tree. This cultivar is open and ornamental in nature. Spring growth is dark red-purple.

By: Kigi Nursery

The foliage of this delicate Maple emerges solid red and matures to rich green with a definite red edge. A beautiful selection and an Almost Eden exclusive introduction!

By: Almost Eden

Rich deep purple-red-leaves turn bronzy red-green summer, fall becomes crimson . USDA Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

One of our favorite Japanese Maples, in the Matsumurae group, with unusual 7 to 9 lobed leaves of a deep red purple hue, turning crimson in the fall. 'Trompenburg' tolerates full sun and has an upright habit, to 12', broadening with age. We're shipping 3-4' plants this spring.

By: Avant Gardens

Very tough red leafed maple, with deep serrations on the leaves, and a slight roll under to the lobes. One of our favorites, with excellent fall color.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

MATSUMURAE, red. A magnificent cultivar from Trompenburg Arboretum in Holland. Deep purple-red leaves that have narrow lobes that are slightly rolled under. This is a most attractive effect that develops as the tree ages, not occurring the first few seasons. Upright and open, this tree makes a most beautiful specimen that will be the delight of any garden.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Deeply divided red-purple leaves with long, thin, elegant lobes turn greenish in late summer then orange-red tones in fall -- a continual show-off. Sun-tolerant! or shade. Easy to please. Upright form: 20-25' tall and 10-15' wide.