Acer palmatum ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’ Live Japanese Maple | Columnar Red Maple Tree | Upright Ornamental Acer | #1 Container Grown

Add elegant vertical color to your landscape with Acer palmatum ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’, a stunning columnar Japanese Maple prized for its narrow upright form and rich red foliage. This unique ornamental tree emerges in spring with bright red leaves that deepen into rich maroon tones through summer before transforming into vivid electric red in autumn.
Its slim profile makes it an ideal choice for small gardens, walkways, patios, borders, foundation plantings, and narrow landscape spaces where traditional spreading trees may not fit. Graceful and easy to maintain, ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’ provides bold year-round structure and vibrant seasonal color while taking up minimal space. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 18–24 inches tall
✔️ Grown in #1 nursery container
✔️ Healthy, rooted Japanese Maple
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Twombly’s Red Sentinel Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young container-grown tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: Approximately 8–10 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip: Provide afternoon shade in hotter climates to help preserve rich foliage color and reduce leaf scorch. Mulching around the root zone helps maintain moisture and healthy root development.