We planted our Acer out of the path of direct wind too ( it's sheltered on both sides ) as I always understood that they don't like being in windy spots. Ours was only a baby when we bought, a little like yours @coppo02 but two years later it is growing nicely and has plenty of buds now and progressing well, Good luck!
I agree with you @gjautos - it will naturally take shape as it settles in a better site and has room to spread and fill out. There are many different habits with Acers, and although they can be pruned and altered, it pays to let them do their own thing initially, especially when they've possibly been compromised a bit with where they've been growing - in this case, a stand at B&Q. I think it'll be fine with a bit of time. If it desperately needs any pruning, that can happen at a later date - even years from now
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Your attention seeking is undiminished, I see @"bédé" Do you ever spare a thought that your behaviour puts many others from contributing to this forum? There's no need for snark at every turn. So many others offer advice with a thoughtful touch but you just keep this facade of low key aggression. I hadn't blocked you up to know but if I continue to browse and contribute once more, don't need to see what you have to say.
Thanks for the info guys, I will be planting the acers in the next week or so once I've prepared there sites. Not long moved into the house and the garden needs sorting out. I'm getting there slowly with rock placements and just need a site for my water feature now. Watch this space and I'll post some pics once planted🙂
We'll look forward to seeing the progress @coppo02. Acers are perfectly happy in pots, so there's no hurry with getting it planted. Hope it all goes well for you
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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There are many different habits with Acers, and although they can be pruned and altered, it pays to let them do their own thing initially, especially when they've possibly been compromised a bit with where they've been growing - in this case, a stand at B&Q.
I think it'll be fine with a bit of time. If it desperately needs any pruning, that can happen at a later date - even years from now
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
But was my first paragraph helpful? If you plan to plant it out, then you may wish to keep some height
P.doc: Posters can answer for themselves.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Watch this space and I'll post some pics once planted🙂
Hope it all goes well for you
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...