becoming rough and fissured with age
Acer palmatum Okagami is very decorative tree and perfect as a focal point
Feeding: Apply an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring to promote healthy growth and flowering
moist and well-drained soil
the leaves turn a vibrant shade of orange-red
Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' | Japanese Maple - Bushy - 110-140cm - 15lt Bushy becoming rough and fissured withAcer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' is a dense, slow growing, deciduous shrub or small tree with narrowly upright columnar growth habit. Over time, it becomes more spreading and bushy. Its small, palmate, 5 lobed leaves emerge bright red in spring, become purple red or burgundy in summer, and scarlet red in autumn. In winter, bark and branches are blood red, adding to its ornamental value. Red Sentinel Japanese maple loves rich, moist, but well