By Crazydazey
Kent,
United Kingdom 
can acers (japanses maples) survive in pots?
On plant
japanese maple palmatium
14 Mar, 2010
Answers
This is the only way I can have one in my garden and it is planted just as Spritzhenry says.
14 Mar, 2010
Yes, as long as they're put in the right position, and it's a suitable acer and a good sized pot. They don't like windy places, and prefer dappled shade and shelter.
14 Mar, 2010