My potted Acer plant – This is my favorite plant in the garden.
- 5 Apr, 2012
- 15 likes
I have been repotting this Acer for years, it first started as a small plant purchased from the garden centre for £15 and now sits within a 1 meter high pot. This picture was taken in 2011 but I think it may be time to plant in the ground?
Comments on this photo
Gorgeous specimen. I can understand it being your favourite!
5 Apr, 2012
Oh wow gorgeous, love acers but something we can't grow here, too windy, love the pot too :-)
5 Apr, 2012
Thank you, the pot was a bargin reduced from £400 to £50 because the paint was starting to flake off (originally white in colour). So I give it some tlc and painted it red.
5 Apr, 2012
Im not surprised it is your favourite, its beautiful, love the pot too!!
5 Apr, 2012
gorgeous acer, love the pot too :)
5 Apr, 2012
Stunning and the pot is outstanding colour compliments the acer.
What type of paint did you use?
6 Apr, 2012
Crikey that was certainly a bargain!!!!!
6 Apr, 2012
That's a bit special.! Great bargain
6 Apr, 2012
Thanks Scotkat, I used Ronseal outdoor/weatherproof wood paint. Can't remember the colour name but i've still got the tin at the back of the shed, ill dig it out next time I'm in there.
6 Apr, 2012
Wow - that's a fine looking specimen you've got there!
6 Apr, 2012
Thats a Beauty
6 Apr, 2012
Very beautiful! :) It looks great in the pot Stephen. I planted one of mine in the soil and it's doing beautifully, but I've got five others in pots. I think they are happy enough there as long as you feed and water them regularly, and replace the top bit of the compost every year.
7 Apr, 2012
Thanks Karensusan63 - I have always watered and given it plenty of feed but never topped up the compost. I would prefer to leave the Acer in the pot another year so I will ensure the compost is topped up this time.
7 Apr, 2012
Must admit Stephen...not very good at doing that either myself! ;))
8 Apr, 2012
That is magnificent Stephen. I like the way youve landscaped it in too - not crowded with other plants. Are you sure it needs repotting? I have one about 20yrs old in a much smaller pot, it has sort of bonsaid itself!
8 Apr, 2012
I'm concerned that the Acer may die if left in the pot. I have always moved it into bigger pots every few years but now I can't get a much bigger pot. Ideally I would like it to say within this pot but I'm not sure if I should risk leaving it in here? Thank you for your comments, it's reassuring to hear you've had your Acer for 20 years. It must be like one of the family :)
8 Apr, 2012
It's fabulous!! i love it! what do you feed it? is the pot wood?
11 Apr, 2012
a beauty, mine in ground now and not as big as this but its done well, i want more ;o)
22 Apr, 2012
Pictures by stephenweaver
3 of 17
What else?
Featured on: acer trees feature ideas
Members who like this photo
-
Gardening with friends since
27 Oct, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
31 May, 2011 -
Gardening with friends since
3 Sep, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
9 Aug, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
10 Sep, 2010 -
Gardening with friends since
6 Mar, 2012 -
Gardening with friends since
22 Apr, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
17 Aug, 2011 -
Gardening with friends since
6 Jun, 2010 -
Gardening with friends since
9 Oct, 2010 -
Gardening with friends since
15 Jan, 2010 -
Gardening with friends since
25 Aug, 2011 -
Gardening with friends since
9 Mar, 2012 -
Gardening with friends since
1 Apr, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
5 Jul, 2012
Love them too, I think they are ace! :)))
5 Apr, 2012