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Acer problem

Asked by Simon_robertson on 11 Aug, 2007

This question is on Acer palmatum

Our japanese acer appears to have some damage to the ends of its leaves (see photo). It was transplanted from a fairly shady location aboout a year ago to its current spot which is quite exposed both to sunshine and wind. Might this explain why the ends of its leaves have curled and turned yellow or could there be another reason?

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spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

11 Aug, 2007

 

You are right - acers don't like sunny or windy positions. Its leaves are telling you to move it into the shade and shelter! We have an expert on this sit on growing acers - look at Sodapopkl's pictures!

maple

Maple

11 Aug, 2007

 

Hi Simon
It's wind damage! I've just lost all the leaves on my Acer due to high winds. Needs a very sheltered position. Mine will overwinter and re-leaf next year

Grenville

Grenville

12 Aug, 2007

 

Its showing signs of stress and its unhappy in its new position.The problem is probably due to sun and wind exposure. Acers like shady positions away from direct sun and winds that can burn the leaves.They also like to have their roots in a moisture retentive soil but must not get waterlogged. If it is still showing signs of stress you might consider moving it back to a shady and sheltered position.Hope this helps. Best wishes, Grenville.

sodapopklc

Sodapopklc

13 Aug, 2007

 

Hi, yes it's the wind that's caused the tips of the leaf to curl, I've had exactly the same problem with my 2 green acers this year, as since we moved up to Chesterfield the wind is a lot stronger than it was down in Leamington Spa. Don't worry thou the leaves will drop off in winter and new shoots will apear next year, just move it back in a shady sheltered spot :-)

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