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Acer foliage in autumn
ma_elena
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I purchased a dark red leaf Acer last spring. It was very healthy and had lots of foliage. I had positioned it in a shaded spot at the front of my house and all was well until I returned from my summer holiday to discover that my friend hadn't watered it in 2 weeks. Most of the leaves fell off. Some regrow but most didn't. I have now planted it directly in the ground near my rockery, Alpine and pond area. I still haven't seen any new leaves but there are lots of buds. Is this normal and will it all regrow in the spring?
Maria, County Durham, England
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I am no expert but since you are seeing lots of buds then I think your Acer may well survive. I think the stress due to the lack of water was the cause of the leaf drop. See what others say though.
Our acers are dropping their leaves now, there are buds which I don't expect to develop now until next Spring. Plants in pots here need to be watered every 2 or 3 days, but they fare better if planted directly into soil where the plant roots can establish deeper in the soil. I would think that your Acer will start up again next Spring.
Last edited: 16 October 2016 17:43:45
Thank you! Thought I'd lost it forever. I'll be patient until spring.