Tree comparisons
| Japanese maple trees Trompenburg | Flowering cherry tree Tiltstone Hellfire | |
|---|---|---|
| An upright tree-like Acer with deeply cut purple leaves which turn fiery red in the autumn. | Tilstone Hellfire is small flowering cherry tree with large single flowers, and spectacular autumn colours. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Japanese maple trees Trompenburg | Flowering cherry tree Tiltstone Hellfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Some shade | |
| Pruning | Do not prune | Prune after flowering |
| Growth rate | Average | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site | Occasional drought |
Identification
| Japanese maple trees Trompenburg | Flowering cherry tree Tiltstone Hellfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - light | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | |
| Leaf colour | Bronze Dark purple | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | Yellow / Crimson Orange / Red |
| Country of origin | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |