Trompenburg Japanese Maple

Name: Trompenburg Japanese Maple
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 03396

Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum

SKU #03396

USDA Zone

5-8

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OVERVIEW
Description	Distinctive palmate leaves with slender, curved leaflets that resemble the form of a dragon's paw as they emerge. New leaves are a fiery red in spring, mature to a to deep burgundy, then turn a crimson-red in fall. A classic small specimen or accent that provides phenomenal contrast to green-leafed plants. Deciduous.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Blooms	Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Reaches 16 to 18 ft. tall and wide; smaller in harsh winter climates.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Rounded

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container
Foliage Color	Red
Companion Plants	Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)

CARE
Care	Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8