Acers - are any more wind tolerant than others?
By Joyb
United Kingdom 
Are there any varieties that are more wind tolerant than others, I prefer the red shades to the green/yellows? It would have to live in a pot probably for quite some while as I could then move it in very hot spells. I live in an end of terrace so wind blows down the side of the house as well as across the back. I just love them but previously was beside the sea with just too much wind and salt?
22 Sep, 2008
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Grow dwarf varieties in large pots, earthenware are best. Mulch the root area in the summer.
23 Sep, 2008
thanks very much for both replies. Will try dwarf ones and I have bought a water butt, so it will be rainwater that all plants get.
23 Sep, 2008
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Sorry to say its the red ones which are most sensitive, but pot growing is a good way to keep them as long as you use rain water, or live in an area with lime free tap water.
22 Sep, 2008