Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Japanese Maple Tree
Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'
- Discovered in the Trompenburg botanical gardens, near Rotterdam, this Japanese maple dazzles with its attractive lobed foliage (which takes on a whole spectrum of colours throughout the course of the year)
- Starting out a burgundy colour in the spring, before becoming greener and then, finally, more orange in the autumn, 'Trompenburg' adds great ornamental value wherever it's placed
- A relatively small tree, this acer will make a spectacular addition to any small or medium-sized garden as a feature tree
- Easy to grow and low maintenance, plant this tree at the heart of your lawn or in a mixed border alongside other shrubs (like rhododendrons)
- If you're wondering what to plant alongside your acer, we'd recommend ferns, astilbes and sedums as your starting point
- This highly-regarded acer is a recipient of the RHS' Award of Garden Merit - a mark of its undoubted quality!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Japanese Maple Tree is exceptionally well-suited to pot cultivation. A 40-50cm pot is ideal. It can thrive in a pot long-term. Ensure good drainage and protect roots from freezing temperatures below -5°C.
How big does it get?
Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' grows to a height of 4 to 5 metres, with a spread of 3 to 4 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Japanese Maple Tree prefers dappled shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Japanese Maple Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Japanese Maple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Japanese Maple Tree should be pruned while fully dormant in winter, ideally when temperatures are below 5°C, to prevent sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures between -15°C and -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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