Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'
Upright, dense habit, spreading somewhat with age
Leaves emerge red in the spring, change to burgundy, then red-green in the summer
New growth shows purple tips, contrasting with the old growth
Brilliant pink-red colour in the fall
Compact and somewhat columnar, compared to 'Bloodgood'