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Acre problem

ShennyShenny Posts: 127
in Problem solving
Hi
quite simply, is this Acer still alive??
it buded well in March. It grew a few leaves. 
However in the frost, the leaves all wilted and fell off. 
Now it’s just twigs and nothing is happening. 
I have no idea how to proceed. Worried it has died. Please help!!

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I wouldn't waste my time with that. It looks like it's been suffering for a while, and also looks very heavily pruned [?] so it doesn't suggest a healthy specimen. 
    They drop foliage if the conditions are dry, as opposed to it being due to frost. April was exceptionally dry, even here. If they go short of water [more liable to in a pot] then they can't sustain new buds and foliage. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ShennyShenny Posts: 127
    Thanks fairygirl. 
    I won’t pretend I am not disappointed. But it’s fine. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    There's one new-ish shoot there that looks ok, but unless it suddenly sprouted a load more, I doubt that's going to do anything useful.
    It also looks very dark on the main trunk just above that, which can be a sign of Verticillium wilt. You could have a look at this link and see what you  think
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=255
    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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