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Trompenburg Japanese Maple

Scientific name: Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'
Taxonomy
Family:Aceraceae
Type:Deciduous tree
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:20 ft
Width:20 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:Purple
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This Japanese maple tree was named after the Trompenburg Arboretum in the Netherlands.

  Morphology:
This is a robust garden tree that can attain a height and width of 20’ at maturity. The foliage comes out red in the spring and stays red all through the season. The leaves have a distinctive dragon paw shape. On mature trees the leaf edges roll down, giving it a finger-like effect.
  Adaptation:

This cultivar can withstand either sun for light shade.

  Pests:
None reported.
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