Acer Palmatum Twombly’s Red Sentinel | 3 Litre Pot

A colourful addition to smaller gardens. Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Hardiness: fully hardyThe leaves of this Japanese maple emerge vibrant red, but then turn rich claret and later reddish green as they mature. Then, before they are shed in autumn, the leaves turn scarlet, putting on a really fantastic display in pots or borders. Initially upright, it becomes more spreading and bushy over time, but it’s still an excellent option for smaller gardens. Garden care: Add a top dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of the plant in late spring. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.