Browning Acer

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• Fairygirl Posts: 55,117

  September 2020

  Shade - not too much sun. The green ones are more prone to damage than the dark ones from sun. 
  I'd take those pebbles out too [and the weed/plant in there]. They could be limestone, which it certainly won't like. Bark or a different gravel is better. 
  They need sheltered from wind too, so if it's in a windy spot, pop it somewhere more sheltered.
  They really don't need any care in autumn, as long as they're moist enough and the drainage is good. People tend to forget that, although they need moisture, they won't like sitting in permanently wet soil. If you haven;t already done so, make sure it's up off the ground too, on some pot feet. That makes it easier for any excess water to drain

  It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
  
  
  
  I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...

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• Joy* Posts: 571

  September 2020

  It looks fine, in general. I too would remove the stones as they get hot and that will dry out both the soil and the leaves. I keep mine weeded too and mulch with fine bark - the last lot was leftover orchid compost. The leaves are affected by wind as well as sun so if you have somewhere with minimal wind it will help next year. My acers are developing autumn colour and the green leaves do start to look coppery and brown. Your young tree will be concentrating on growing roots and might not look as though it is doing much but have patience and you will be rewarded. Some of mine are in pots with a water reservoir and one has a saucer underneath in summer to help to keep it moist but it doesn't stand in water much longer than overnight. However, that said, I  once planted one in the ground to save its life after it had been left without water for a couple of weeks in summer, in temps of 25 and more. During winter, the metre square hole which was filled with decent soil, acted as a sump and filled with water and rose to level of 10 cm up the trunk! They are amazingly tough and looks lovely back in a pot, 700 miles north of its first home.

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• sairhardyGb3DP3h7 Posts: 38

  September 2020

  Thanks both! This forum is great the advice is amazing!
  Pebbles and weeds removed and i've topped up soil. Given him a drink and raised him up on a stand. He's been through a heatwave, rain and high winds so he's resting now in a sheltered spot. like you say its autumn i guess. Hopefully he will perk up a bit.
  Thanks for advice 🌿
  Sarah

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