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Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' (Japanese maple 'Trompenburg')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 4m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'

Other names: Japanese maple 'Trompenburg', Acer palmatum matsumurae 'Trompenburg'


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Genus: Acer

Variety or cultivar: 'Trompenburg' _ 'Trompenburg' is a rounded, deciduous shrub or small tree with deeply cut palmate leaves with rolled margins. Leaves are deep red-purple in spring, greener in summer, and orange-red in autumn.

Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' is: Deciduous

Flower: Red in Spring

Foliage: Reddish-purple in Spring; Green, Flushed purple in Summer; Orange-red in Autumn

Fruit: Red in Summer

Habit: Rounded

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Horse chestnut scale , Aphids

Specific diseases: Verticillium wilt

General care

Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' (Japanese maple 'Trompenburg') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Containers, Low Maintenance, City, Architectural, Rock, Foliage only

Cultivation: Grow in a moist but well-drained or well-drained soil. The foliage colour is best in dappled shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Can tolerate some lime but colours better on acid to neutral soil. Protect from cold spring winds and frost.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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