Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann Fir) Plant Form_upright spreading Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple

Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit

Desert Eve Red Yarrow is a fine choice for the garden

The plumes retain their ornamental quality when harvested for fresh or dried floral arrangements

It has attractive burgundy deciduous foliage which emerges orange in spring

Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates

Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann Fir) Plant Form_upright spreading Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese MapleNordmann Fir will grow to be about 60 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 90 years or more. This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in moist to wet soil, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy