Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' Red Japanese Maple purple Shimpaku is commonly used as

Shimpaku is commonly used as premier bonsai material

Similar to ‘Bihou’ and ‘Dixie Delight’

Bark & Seasonal Interest

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a strong growing and versatile dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in nearly any climate in the United States

Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' Red Japanese Maple purple Shimpaku is commonly used asDiscovered as a chance seedling by J. R. P. van Hoey Smith this distinctive cultivar bears the name of the arboretum where it was discovered. This fast growing cultivar tends to be mostly vase shaped for many years, although very old specimens begin to get more broad with age. The 3 things for which Trompenburg is most famous all have to do with the foliage. The first is the spring color which is a dark purple sometimes almost appearing brown or