Acer & Japanese Maple

Acer trees have a reputation for being delicate, and in one very specific way, that reputation is fair: their finely divided leaves and soft new spring growth are genuinely fragile. But the tree itself, the woody structure that survives underneath, is a different story entirely. Most Acer species, including the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) that

Pruning an Acer is one of the few garden jobs where doing it at the wrong time of year causes more damage than doing nothing at all. Acers, which include Japanese maples (Acer palmatum), field maple, Norway maple, and the many ornamental cultivars grown for their foliage and shape, are known among gardeners as “bleeders”.

An Acer tree not growing is one of the more confusing problems a gardener can face, because unlike browning or dropping leaves, a lack of growth often comes with no dramatic symptoms at all. The tree simply sits there, season after season, the same height it was last year, while everything else in the garden

Growing an Acer tree in a pot is one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy these stunning ornamental trees, especially in smaller UK gardens, on patios, or in courtyards where there is no open border to plant into. Acers, more commonly known as Japanese maples, are naturally well suited to container life. In the

Every cause of premature summer leaf drop explained, from drought and scorch to root rot and wilt, with clear practical fixes for each one. An acer tree dropping leaves in summer is one of the more unsettling sights a gardener can encounter, particularly when the tree looked perfectly healthy only a few weeks earlier. Acer,

Acer tree leaves turning brown is most commonly caused by leaf scorch, a moisture imbalance where water evaporates from the foliage faster than the roots can supply it. Acer tree leaves scorched at the tips and margins usually point to drought, hot sun, or drying wind. Acer tree bark peeling alongside brown foliage can indicate

Every cause of curling, rolling, and wilting leaves explained, with clear fixes for Acer palmatum and other ornamental maples Meta Description: Acer leaves curling or rolling up? Find every cause, including drought, root rot, pests, frost and wilting, with clear easy fixes. Acer tree leaves curling is one of the most common concerns reported by

Acer trees are grown for their foliage above almost anything else, so when the leaves begin turning yellow instead of holding their expected green, red, or burgundy tones, it is understandable to feel concerned. The good news is that yellowing leaves on an Acer tree are rarely a sign that the tree is dying. If

Everything you need to know about how to care for an acer tree, from soil and watering through to feeding, pruning, and year-round maintenance Acer trees, and Japanese maples in particular, are among the most rewarding ornamental trees you can grow in a UK garden. Their year-round seasonal interest is unmatched: the extraordinary spring emergence

A Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) can be turning green for six main reasons: 1) Rootstock shoots overtaking the graft, 2) Insufficient light reducing anthocyanin pigment production, 3) Overfertilization with nitrogen, 4) Soil pH outside the slightly acidic range the tree prefers, 5) Normal cultivar-specific seasonal color changes 6) The natural color fluctuation of young trees