No foliage on ours yet @bertrand-mabel, or on any around here. They're just beginning to wake up. I think the OP's specimen is quite small, but it depends on where it's sited as to how affected it would be, and just how low the temps are etc. None of the various trees here that have blossom just now [much earlier] are affected, despite the minus 3 and 4 nights, and wintery weather we've had. I believe when plants are already well adjusted to the local conditions, they cope far more easily. That kind of weather is pretty standard at this time of year for us, even if the new growth isn't.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Exposure of any kind isn't good for them. Wind or sun. Especially for the little dissectum kinds like that one - the foliage is more vulnerable simply because it's more fragile.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I know,as you know we are the mildest SE corner of the UK,and only 10 minutes from the sea,but because of that and being right by the Downs, there is this wind tunnel effect. Just taken a picture, Orange Dream, Purple one just leafing up.The variagated are always last
Hi everyone, I removed the rocks from the tree and sheltered it under a table, we got a bit of snow over the last few days especially through the night and it was quite cold, but the acer seems to have done fine!
This is a full photo of it, it does seem to be all growing to one side lol
I’ve got a bigger pot for it that I will be moving it into.
Do you think it needs the cane supports? I left them in due to advice, but I did take the ties off that was on them as soon as I got it.
No, it doesn't need the supports. Don't move it into a bigger pot until it's filling the one it's in, but what you need to do is make sure it's planted with the soil level higher than it is. There shouldn't be a big gap between the level of the plant and the top of the pot. When you plant anything in a pot, that's important, because you can't just add more soil as that can compromise the plant if you bury it. The exceptions are some clematis and bulbs. They can be a bit iffy if you move them into too big a pot, as the finer roots are left in too much soil too quickly. As they need to be well watered, they can therefore be sitting for long periods in over wet conditions. Although they like moisture, they don't appreciate being soggy, so they also need good drainage.
Don't worry about the uneven growth either. That's quite normal, and will gradually even up over time. You can also prune at a later stage if you want, but it's far too soon for that.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Brilliant, thank you so much for all the advice 😃 I will remove the supports, and top up the soil, should I lift the tree carefully out and top it up from the bottom so I don’t bury the trunk too deep?
Also would you recommend feeding the acer?
I’ve looked online and found so many different answers about whether to feed it or not and what to feed it and what not to feed it!
The level it was originally planted at, is what should be higher, ie around an inch from the top, so it's probably easier to lift it out and add a bit at the base. They don't really need much feeding other than the occasional feed suitable for ericaceous plants, but only during the growing season. Too much food can be counter productive, for a lot of plants, and is often just a waste of money. An occasional seaweed feed can be useful - it's ideal for any foliage plant, but be sparing generally with the feeding. In pots, they need the top layer of soil refreshed each year, and that can often be enough, with just the odd feed.
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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I think the OP's specimen is quite small, but it depends on where it's sited as to how affected it would be, and just how low the temps are etc.
None of the various trees here that have blossom just now [much earlier] are affected, despite the minus 3 and 4 nights, and wintery weather we've had. I believe when plants are already well adjusted to the local conditions, they cope far more easily. That kind of weather is pretty standard at this time of year for us, even if the new growth isn't.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Especially for the little dissectum kinds like that one - the foliage is more vulnerable simply because it's more fragile.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
This is a full photo of it, it does seem to be all growing to one side lol
Do you think it needs the cane supports? I left them in due to advice, but I did take the ties off that was on them as soon as I got it.
@Nanny Beach your acers are gorgeous 😍
Don't move it into a bigger pot until it's filling the one it's in, but what you need to do is make sure it's planted with the soil level higher than it is. There shouldn't be a big gap between the level of the plant and the top of the pot. When you plant anything in a pot, that's important, because you can't just add more soil as that can compromise the plant if you bury it. The exceptions are some clematis and bulbs.
They can be a bit iffy if you move them into too big a pot, as the finer roots are left in too much soil too quickly. As they need to be well watered, they can therefore be sitting for long periods in over wet conditions. Although they like moisture, they don't appreciate being soggy, so they also need good drainage.
Don't worry about the uneven growth either. That's quite normal, and will gradually even up over time. You can also prune at a later stage if you want, but it's far too soon for that.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Also would you recommend feeding the acer?
They don't really need much feeding other than the occasional feed suitable for ericaceous plants, but only during the growing season. Too much food can be counter productive, for a lot of plants, and is often just a waste of money.
An occasional seaweed feed can be useful - it's ideal for any foliage plant, but be sparing generally with the feeding.
In pots, they need the top layer of soil refreshed each year, and that can often be enough, with just the odd feed.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...