For the 'Jordan' Acer growers.

Yes, I agree, Julia. I've 2 that are crispy on top. My largest acer has a lot of brown crispy leaved in areas. OH did some research and he said it should recover next Spring.
Here's hoping.

Ours is fine Julia … grown to about knee height this year, and just beginning to brown slightly at the edges which is probably quite normal.

Definitely crispy. Many of ours are the same. Not impressed with the look!

Mines done quite well. It has new growth which is peach coloured, but lots of crispy leaves too..