Japanese Maple 'Trompenburg': Upright Red with Rolled Leaf Margins

Overview

Japanese Maple 'Trompenburg' (Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'), also known as 'Trompenberg', is a distinctive upright red cultivar. Its deep purple-red leaves have uniquely rolled-under margins, giving a convex, tubular appearance to each lobe. This trait reduces water loss and increases sun tolerance. It holds its red color well in summer, turning crimson in fall. A vigorous, heat-tolerant tree.

Botanical Profile

• Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
• Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
• Species: Acer palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
• Cultivar: 'Trompenburg'
• Also known as: 'Trompenberg'

Growing Conditions

USDA zones 5-8. Tolerates full sun better than most red maples. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly.

Landscape Value

Excellent as a specimen tree in sunny locations, in a mixed border, or as a street tree where its heat tolerance is an asset.