Acer Suggestions

Hi folks. I'm thinking of getting an Acer. Two basic requirements are that it should be sun tolerant and be happy in a pot. I'm looking also for something with fine cut leaves, if possible. Cheers...freddy.

 

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' is a good stalwart
This one is pretty old and in the ground, and may look pretty large to you, but they do well in a pot and stand the kind of sun we get very well

 

Thanks Sam, looks like one that'll fit the bill nicely :thumb:

 

Hi Freddy, I bought this one last year, its in full sun and in a pot buried in the border and it has its new leaves for this year and looking Beautifulll...
Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum

 

I've had Acer palmatum Osakasuki in a pot for the past 5 years. It's one of the best for Autumn colour. Last year, I root pruned it and replaced it back in the pot and it's still thriving. Can't recommend this one highly enough. It's also had seedlings pop up in the pot which I'm growing on. Not sure if they'll come true but it's got to be worth a try.

GF.

 

This is one I look after(feed and water)for my boss,It's a super plant but unfortuantly I dont know It's name.

 

Hi folks. Thanks for the replies :thumb: The problem with Acers is that they ALL seem to look so good ! It might come down to what I can get locally. I'll make a note of all your suggestions and see what's available at the GC. Cheers...freddy.

 

Nice looking one! Does it support itself when it grows that high or is that why its in a corner to aid in the supporting and keep it out the wind ?

 

Yes Sam it is self supporting and yes it is a very sheltered spot,but the delicate foliage will most proberbly suffer from wind burn at some point.

 

Acer palmatum atropupureum (Purple one) / dissectum (Fine-toothed leaf one) definitely need to be in a very sheltered spot. Leaves will go brown round the edges and pretty naff otherwise

 

Hi whis4ey (Sam). I was wondering, is that acer you have pictured been trained in any way ? It seems to have a very nice shape. Do I need to look for a certain shaped plant ? I think I've found a fairly local supplier for Garnet. Cheers...freddy.

 

Hi Freddy
Sorry I missed this post
My tree has not been trained in any way, except maybe to trim off overlapping branches to thin out the centre a little. These trees take up interesting shapes all by themselves ... one of their attractions

 

I have been scanning around for one, if I can get it, I am settling on the Geisha Acer.

 

Hi again folks. Well, I managed to get hold of 'Garnet'. There were several other Acer types there, but when I compared them, I preferred the shape and colour of Garnet. I paid around £32 for it which I thought was very reasonable. Anyway, herewith is a pic. What I'd like to know is, what should I do regarding potting on ? Should I keep it in the pot it's in for now ?
Cheers...freddy.

 

Looks nice Freddy I have an acer and I think they're fab.

Are there any green evergreen acers?