Acer Palmatum 'Orange Dream' vs. Acer Shirasawanum 'Aureum'

We have had a number of hot days since planting it and it is in a full sun position. Because there has been very little rain, we thought a good soaking each evening would be necessary, as the sun did dry the soil quite quickly. It's planted in an Easterly position to the house which can be a bit windy but not over the last few weeks. I have put plant food in the water a few times and we've put bark over the soil where it's planted. I think the problem definitely started before we had planted it, but something has either exacerbated it, or it has not been able to recover. It had a very windy journey home from the nurseries - 25 miles sticking out of the top of my MX5 convertible but that would be the worst wind it's experienced yet! Before it was planted, we only used a watering can but have since used the garden hose which supplies much more water, so it wouldn't have had quite so much before we planted it. I hope some of this helps!?!

 

Is it planted in a free draining position?
The best way to plant these trees is in a shallow saucer shaped hole and then have the soil mounded up around the root ball to provide good drainage
If you have done this then your problem is probably the windy journey, the stress of planting and the subsequent hot drying weather coupled with probably too much water
Stick your finger down into the soil and if it is wet then it has had too much water. It should be moist but never wet. If you drench a plant thoroughly like you describe then it shouldn't need anything similar for at least a week, certainly not daily
If the plant is not planted high in the ground then the above problems are exacerbated
You should not feed a newly planted maple at all. The tree needs time on its own to settle into its new position. Feeding it will only increase the stress on the tree
These trees need
(a) good drainage
(b) shelter from winds
(c) shelter from hot sun
(d) moist but never wet soil
The journey home in your convertible would have been rather stressful for the poor thing
If everything I have set out above is ok then it should settle in fine
If any of the above are not ok then correct the situation urgently and then leave the plant to settle in
Have you a photograph?