They can do but are far more likely to suffer from wind burn if planted in a windy location.

Thanks MG, the spot is very sheltered from the wind so I will give it a go

And it will grow to about 6 feet tall and maybe 6 feet wide so thats worth considering when you are thinking about a position for it.

True...

They do very well in a semi shade situation, and once they start to get too big then carefull pruning is required, this means being selective of what you prune away, so that you keep the same structure, at some point in the future i will post some pics on pruning Acer, julien.

Thanks Julien

Will need protection from hot summer sun between 11 and 3, Annella - their natural habitat is dappled shade, beneath other trees, so a full on basking in the sun situation is not going to work...