My poor Acer

Nickoslesteros · Sep 12, 2025

Goldenlily26 said: ↑
I know you say you cannot afford to replace your acer but look up Cercis, they are about £13.00 upwards. You may be able to find one cheaper, although not exactly the same as a purple acer it could possibly make an acceptable replacement. Whoever planted your acer did a good job because it has reached the size it has, it looks as if the roots have reached the limits of it planting hole. They hate drying wind, excessive sun, lack of water and no food.
If you are happy to continue resuscitation efforts make sure you mulch around the trunk for about 2 metres, do not let the mulch touch the trunk.
Good luck.
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gosh - this is quite a nice tree, actually. Will have a look around and - if my Acer really needs to go, I will consider it. Thanks for the suggestion!

Nickoslesteros · Sep 12, 2025

Goldenlily26 said: ↑
I know you say you cannot afford to replace your acer but look up Cercis, they are about £13.00 upwards. You may be able to find one cheaper, although not exactly the same as a purple acer it could possibly make an acceptable replacement. Whoever planted your acer did a good job because it has reached the size it has, it looks as if the roots have reached the limits of it planting hole. They hate drying wind, excessive sun, lack of water and no food.
If you are happy to continue resuscitation efforts make sure you mulch around the trunk for about 2 metres, do not let the mulch touch the trunk.
Good luck.
Click to expand...

gosh - this is quite a nice tree, actually. Will have a look around and - if my Acer really needs to go, I will consider it. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Newly purchased Acer Palmatum Desojo in poor state

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Newly purchased Acer Palmatum Desojo in poor state

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