Acer leaves are going brown and dying

It could be wind burn or sun burn. It may help it to move it to a more shady or protected spot in the late Autumn, and wait to see whether it buds in the Spring. They like a slightly acidic soil. I moved mine to a position near a pine tree where pine needles had fallen for a long time and they are doing much better in this position. Water on the leaves followed by sun will also cause the leaves to burn and wither.

So many people are having problems with Acers this year - including me! It's just another effect of this dreadful weather, I'm sure.

i pruned my golden acer to early now leaves have gone very dark brown it is a mature tree and would hate to loose it can you help