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Overview
Japanese maples, or acers, are ideal for pots as they're slow growing and make stunning focal points. As well as being easy to look after, they'll reward you with feathery plumage all summer that slowly changes colour as the weather turns colder. Look forward to a blaze of fiery reds, russet browns, oranges and butter yellows.
Do it:
November - February
Takes just:
20 minutes
How to do it
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Gather together everything you need and put a layer of crocks in the bottom of the pot. -
Half-fill the pot with compost, then remove the acer from its container and position it in the middle of the pot. -
Fill in around the plant with fresh compost and firm it in gently, making sure it's planted at the same depth as it was in its original container. -
Top the compost with a layer of decorative mulch, such as pebbles or crushed shells, and water well.
"Acers like moist soil in semi-shade, and need to be protected from winds and late-spring frosts, which can damage their leaves."
