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Replanted grafted Acer tree, seeking advice?

emily_kenworthyemily_kenworthy Posts: 1
edited May 2023 in Problem solving
We have recently been gifted a purple acer tree (palmatum) from my parents. It had a strong root and has been grafted and growing in their garden in a corner for around 10 years. 

It has had minimal space to grow but has thrived, and we have given it a similar location but with much more space. The angle of the picture makes it seem closer to the wall than it is! 

How can we help it survive? We have ensured to plant with good top soil, with iron feed on top and then watered in. 

Should we be pruning it back to help it focus on its roots? 

TIA :) 


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  • bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
    What a beauty. It should be ok as long as you keep it watered . I wouldn’t prune it whilst it’s in leaf but it’s up to you . Shouldn’t need it .
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Make sure it gets lots of water in its first season, at least a couple of buckets a week.
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    You may find it quite difficult to keep it thriving due to the size it is and being well foliaged up when removed and replanted. It's a pity it wasn't moved earlier, before foliage appeared, as you could have pruned it back a good bit to lessen the transplant stress,  but that's how it is. 
    Watering is far more important than anything all through summer, but they also need good drainage. being waterlogged long term is every bit as bad for them as being dry long term. 
    All you can do is be vigilant for the next few months, at least, and see how it does. The red palmatums are easier than many other varieties, so fingers crossed it'll be ok   :)
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  • Cambridgerose12Cambridgerose12 Posts: 1,134
    It will depend on how much root loss there was when it was dug up. I'd avoid fertilising or pruning to ward off fungal disease, and when watering try not to let it get actually water-logged. Good luck with it! It's a beautiful plant.
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