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Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'


Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' (Acer palmatum (Japanese maple))

I'm planting this one in the soil straight away, and we'll see if it copes. It's only small, about 9" tall, so if I lose it, no real tragedy. Worth a try I think.



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Good luck......they are quite tough.

16 May, 2013

 

Im afraid to plant mine out Karen.....

16 May, 2013

 

yup, can understand that, but as long as there is shelter, should be fine!

17 May, 2013

 

I saw this at my local Gc yesterday, £29 and not very big! Just waiting for Morrisons to get one in :o))

17 May, 2013

 

Some of the prices are ridiculous! Good plan if you don't have a Dobbies near you. The furthest south one I know of is at Shrewsbury.

17 May, 2013

 

Just a thought...Dobbies is owned by Tesco. So I wonder if Tesco might have some small ones on offer. Worth a look.

17 May, 2013

 

I bought 3 of these in Tesco the year before last for £2 each. They have all done well and to be honest, they are the cheapest Acers I have ever bought and seem to stand up to everything - the aren't as affected by the wind like some of the others.

17 May, 2013

 

That's good to hear Scottish, as that's what I was hoping for.

17 May, 2013

 

I bought one of these for £2 when I was on holiday in Shropshire last week, it's smaller than yours though Karen, but I'll be nuturing it and hopefully it'll grow:)

18 May, 2013

 

had mine in pot for two years but thinking about it going in the ground now karen, they are quite tuff i think.

19 May, 2013

 

I planted three in the ground today San. I needed the pots!

19 May, 2013

 

well hope they do well for you karen, i must sort my pots out to, get some summer plants i think and still need to add to my front pots with my little trees in :o))

19 May, 2013

 

I've put my T-Rex in them!

19 May, 2013

 

Yep think I may plant mine out too.....need the pot like you Karen!

26 May, 2013

 

So far so good Janey. I planted three other Acers in the border..one of which was looking dead...so nothing ventured.....as they say! The others are all ok so far.

27 May, 2013



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