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Acers - help
Patricia Ludwell
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I have two Acers in pots which got wind burnt when we had some high winds. I decided to move them to a more sheltered part of the garden but the leaves really deteriorated. I have taken them into the greenhouse but most of the leaves on one and all the leaves on the other have dropped.
I am making sure that they don't dry out but wonder if I have lost them?
Any ideas on what I should do come spring,to ensure healthy plants?
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They are deciduous so will naturally lose their leaves in autumn. Keep them ticking over quietly for the winter and then move them to the sheltered spot again in spring and start proper watering and feeding. If you don't have hard winters, they could go to the sheltered spot now and free up space for more tender plants in the greenhouse.
They do need protection from drying winds and hot sun especially when they are in bud and the new leaves are unfurling so remember to keep their compost moist then well drained too and not sitting in a stagnant puddle.
Thanks guys, the branches aren't white and they look healthy. I will look for buds tomorrow when it is lighter.