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Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan'

dj.jon1960vmd0nf5cdj.jon1960vmd0nf5c Posts: 9
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I wonder is anyone can help?
The Acer is south/west facing and when it first buds, it`s beautiful but the top leaves soon start to turn brown and crisp. I understood this Acer could stand full sun but of course being in Glasgow, we don`t get an over provision. It is in a fairly windy spot so I guess this could be the issue. The bottom leaves are fine.
Its about 6ft in height and has been planted for around 2 years. I would like to move it which I would only do in winter. I`m just so cautious as it is growing well and am terrified I damage it. 

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I've had the same variety for a long time.
    During its early years it was in the shade of a huge eucalyptus but eventually the eucalyptus had to go.
    That meant that the Acer is now in full sun for most of the day and it is now also suffering with crispy leaves toward the top and branch dieback at the very top, so I think it's the sun causing the damage.
    The pale leaves of this variety seem to be thinner than those on my others thus making them more vulnerable to sunburn.

    Billericay - Essex

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    The yellow leaves indicate that it is not an ideal plant for full sun, dark leaved varieties tend to be more sun tolerant.
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I agree - the green/yellow ones are less tolerant of sun, and also wind - which is just as damaging to foliage. A SW aspect means both of those tend to happen together. 
    The last couple of years has seen us getting a lot more hot, sunny weather here too, whereas in the past, those wouldn't have struggled so much. It's made it harder when planting a new one out. There's lots of green ones round here, but they're very well established specimens, so cope better. Many are in south facing sites, and not protected by other planting or walls etc.
    You'll probably find it will cope better over time @dj.jon1960vmd0nf5c - it's certainly grown quite quickly - looks a decent size. It may not be worth moving it, but it's down to you as to what you feel is best.  :)

    I move one of my red ones during summer because it's also one of the dissectums, which are even more inclined to get frazzled by sun or wind. It's still a relatively young plant . The palmatums don't get  damaged so easily. 
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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • dj.jon1960vmd0nf5cdj.jon1960vmd0nf5c Posts: 9
    I have quite a few Acers and they really thrive here. This one is lovely in early spring then the problems start. I`m really reluctant to move it as it is growing pretty fast and I just don`t know how well I can protect the roots. I did wonder if perhaps time may help it to cope better where it is. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I'm afraid mine hasn't improved - crispy leaves by summer and every year there is some dieback toward the top of the tree.
    The young foliage in Spring makes up for it though.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - they're very common here because our conditions suit them so well @dj.jon1960vmd0nf5c, but it's just one of those things. We've had a lot more sunny, drier weather since you've planted that one, so it's unfortunate with the timing.
    I can understand you're wary of moving it too. Perhaps it's a case of wait and see, and cross your fingers that our weather changes back to it's more normal cooler, damper state through spring/summer. That hot spell earlier in the year won't have helped the new foliage, and the mild winter meant that lots of plants started into growth much earlier than normal too. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • dj.jon1960vmd0nf5cdj.jon1960vmd0nf5c Posts: 9
    This is my Summer Breeze Acer. It gets sun most of the day but is more protected from wind. It is showing signs of damage but nothing like the Jordan.
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