I hope that manages there for you, but be aware that it could be quite dry up against a wall. The wall itself will absorb water. Although Acers like plenty of moisture, they won't appreciate sitting in wet soil long term, so fingers crossed your drainage holes are ok. If it's very sunny in that corner, it may not be very happy either. You'll need to be vigilant. I assume you know they aren't evergreen though?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for the response. It's sunny in afternoon but not all day. The sun wonders over at 2 and disappears at 5. Will see how this grows rest of the year. Cost me £30!
It's a pretty Acer. Not the ideal site for it, but you can enjoy it for now and relocate it at a later point (there's not really enough space for it long term anyway!)
Re the retaining wall, I would have advised drilling a weep-hole horizontally through the bottom of the retaining wall so water can seep out onto the paving.
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
I've never been keen on the layer of gravel idea. I prefer to mix grit with the soil medium. I make sure the drainage holes in pots are clear using crocks or anything that will allow excess water through, and then the soil doesn't get washed through or block it either.
I think @Loxley's suggestion for weep holes is a very good idea. It will ensure there's no chance of excess water staying in the hole.
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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If it's very sunny in that corner, it may not be very happy either. You'll need to be vigilant.
I assume you know they aren't evergreen though?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Will see how this grows rest of the year. Cost me £30!
Good luck with it anyway
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hot sun can fry the foliage, especially on the green or yellow varieties of Acer. The dark ones are more tolerant.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Re the retaining wall, I would have advised drilling a weep-hole horizontally through the bottom of the retaining wall so water can seep out onto the paving.
Gravel at bottom or no gravel? Inch or two? Even in pots?
I make sure the drainage holes in pots are clear using crocks or anything that will allow excess water through, and then the soil doesn't get washed through or block it either.
I think @Loxley's suggestion for weep holes is a very good idea. It will ensure there's no chance of excess water staying in the hole.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...