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Japanese acer

Hi,can anyone advise what I could do to stop this acer palmatum brown sugar from growing leggy?
Many thanks
John

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I'm not suggesting that you turn it into a bonzai, but reading a book/google/U-tube might be of some help.
It may sound drastic, but if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
I can see that it's a B&Q purchase, and it's probably been sitting for a while, and been a bit crowded among other plants [if your outlet is anything like mine! ] so that will probably have affected it a little bit too.
If it's staying potted, just make sure it has a suitable growing medium - ie not just compost, although that will be fine short term, and place it in a suitable site. They need moisture but good drainage, and reasonable light. The reds can take more sun as @Allotment Boy says, but that doesn't mean it would enjoy full on mid day sun through summer.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
I'm looking to plant this in the near future so all help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
T.I.A.
John
Make sure it's not root bound or dried out before planting it. How well it thrives will also depend on your general climate and conditions, but make sure it's well watered until established, especially going into summer, and if you're in a drier area. In wet areas, it's easier
Apologies if I'm stating the obvious - it can be difficult to judge how experienced, or not, a poster is, but don't be frightened to ask for further help with it if you're unsure
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Now is not a good time to prune an Acer, plus you have no idea what it will look like in a few months.
See how it grows.
Prune if necessary next Autumn/Winter.
Ignore @bede, he is rude an unhelpful.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border