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Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese maple

Acer palmatum

Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Acer palmatum. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Acer palmatum. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.◐ Part sun or part shadeKrzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

Columnar red maple accent; protect from harsh sun.

Sun Exposure
Morning sun to part shade
MATURE HEIGHT (FT)
10–15
MATURE WIDTH (FT)
5–8
BLOOM SEASON
spring
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Columnar red maple accent; protect from harsh sun.

Sun Exposure

Morning sun to part shade

MATURE HEIGHT (FT)

10–15

MATURE WIDTH (FT)

5–8

BLOOM SEASON

spring

BLOOM COLOR

Small red flowers

At Lynn’s Nursery · Twombly's Red Sentinel

Acer palmatum Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 10–15 ft × 5–8 ft. Light: Morning sun to part shade. Habit: Narrow, upright small tree. Flowers & season: Small red flowers; spring. Columnar red maple accent; protect from harsh sun.

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Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Acer palmatum. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Acer palmatum. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.◐ Part sun or part shadeKrzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Acer palmatum. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Acer palmatum. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.◐ Part sun or part shadeKrzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Bloodgood Japanese maple in its garden setting; cultivar named by the Wikimedia Commons contributor.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Bloodgood Japanese maple in its garden setting; cultivar named by the Wikimedia Commons contributor.◐ Part sun or part shadeKrzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

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