Trompenburg is an upright, moderately fast growing
purple-red japanese maple which eventually can reach 30'. The leaves are attractively
divided into 7 serrated lobes. What makes this
plant have such a distinctive look, though, is the downward curve of each
lobe which gives an attractive, rounded, parachute-like appearance to each
leaf. Grows well in full sun or partial shade. Full sun brings
out the best color as is the situation with many japanese maples. Introduced
by the famous maple expert J.R.P. van Hoey Smith from the Trompenburg Arboretum
in 1965. Zones: USDA 6; Sunset 2-10, 12, 14-24, Alaska-3. |