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Acer problem
I have a 2' Acer (don't have the exact name to hand) which I planted last
April. I misjudged how high the sun would get in summer, and it ends up in full sun for the middle part of the day. Also, I was very ungenerous and only gave it 1/2" or so or bark chippings for a mulch. Presumably as a result of this, none of the new growth lasted too long before it frazzled (older leaves we ok, though) The obvious answer is to move it to a shadier spot. However, I'd guess that its roots should be much better established than last year, and I can give it a good few inches of lovely mulch from the council composting outfit, and remember to water it more often. Anyone have a feeling as to whether this would be enough to keep it happy so it can stay where it is? cheers, G.A. |
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So it appears that you will need to move your acer to a suitable spot. More information: http://www.thegardenhelper.com/a~palmatum.html Hope that helps. Regards, Emrys Davies. I'd agree. I had two in pots in my front porch - they were well watered and mulched at all times but the leaves still got scorched. I moved them the next year still in their pots to a shadier spot which is in the shade of an oak during the middle of the day in summer and they've been fine ever since -- Martin & Anna Sykes ( Remove x's when replying ) http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sykesm "Emrys Davies" wrote in message ... |
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On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 13:26:59 -0000, "Glen Able"
wrote: I have a 2' Acer (don't have the exact name to hand) which I planted last April. I misjudged how high the sun would get in summer, and it ends up in full sun for the middle part of the day. Also, I was very ungenerous and only gave it 1/2" or so or bark chippings for a mulch. Presumably as a result of this, none of the new growth lasted too long before it frazzled (older leaves we ok, though) The obvious answer is to move it to a shadier spot. However, I'd guess that its roots should be much better established than last year, and I can give it a good few inches of lovely mulch from the council composting outfit, and remember to water it more often. Anyone have a feeling as to whether this would be enough to keep it happy so it can stay where it is? Some of the fine-leaved acers are also very sensitive to wind damage. As others have said, shade, but also shelter from anything but the lightest wind. -- Chris E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net |
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"Glen Able" wrote in message
... Anyway, I'm alarmed to see that it grows to 20' (I'd mistakenly thought 8') I wouldn't worry too much about the height - just plant it in a large pot. Then you can effectively bonsai it to any size you like without it going mad. -- Martin & Anna Sykes ( Remove x's when replying ) http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sykesm |
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