I don't protect my Acers other than if very cold winds when I cover with
fleece, I usually cover if there is going to be frost of -5 or lower,
I am in Basingstoke Hampshire don't know about zones, but probably same as
you.
Geoff

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From: Tiziano
Date: 09/13/05 20:47:14
To:
Subject: [IBC] Acer Palm Atropurp

Barry Allen wrote:

Hi All
Can some kind person tell me if I have to winter protect an Acer Palm
Atropurp tree Red leaves Black bark for the winter and what sort of soil
will I
need to re pot in the spring Any advice on this tree is most welcome

it all depends where you live zone 7 is ok ,if
colder better to protect
for soil teh standard sol for maples a good
drainage as usual .. they are not fuzzy for soil
mildly acidic is appreciated

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