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acer
May 22, 2014 10:33:56 GMT
Post by endeavour on May 22, 2014 10:33:56 GMT
have been given an acer purpreum about 3ft high should i take out growing tip thanks
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acer
May 22, 2014 11:40:48 GMT
Post by sweetpea on May 22, 2014 11:40:48 GMT
No need. I never have and I have several acers. I only ever prune away dead wood which you sometimes get after winter. Here is one of mine:
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acer
May 22, 2014 15:48:57 GMT
Post by Tel on May 22, 2014 15:48:57 GMT
I agree with sweetpea, I have a couple and they have not had their growing tip removed. They are a slow growing tree's too.
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acer
May 22, 2014 16:20:13 GMT
Post by endeavour on May 22, 2014 16:20:13 GMT
Thanks folks that's what i thought need to find a nice pot now
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acer
May 22, 2014 16:42:52 GMT
Post by sweetpea on May 22, 2014 16:42:52 GMT
Thanks folks that's what i thought need to find a nice pot now What they do NOT like is cold windy sites. ideally dappled shade though they handle sun well they don't like drying out.
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