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Acer - anything to be worried about?

Edward.francisEdward.francis Posts: 123
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Hi everyone. We bought an acer in the summer and the tips of the leaves have started to turn brown/yellow and curl up. See photo I’ve attached. 

It’s in a pot, south facing and temperature has been standard for Hampshire recently.  

Any ideas what’s happening and how I can revive it?

Many thanks,

E

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  • LiriodendronLiriodendron Posts: 8,328
    That's absolutely normal for the time of year, given that it's a deciduous tree so its leaves will fall very soon anyway.   :)  It looks as if it might not be in the ideal spot - dissected-leaf maples need shade and shelter from wind to be at their best.
    Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    South facing in a pot isn't an ideal site, although the dark ones need some sun to show off at their best. 
    Wind fries them. Wind and sun even more so. They're woodland plants.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Edward.francisEdward.francis Posts: 123
    Thanks for the heads up, I will try and re-site. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It won't prevent new healthy growth in spring, but a more suitable site will help for later next year  :)
    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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