Topic: Acer problem

[Emm P]

I bought an Acer Palmatum earlier this year.
The leaves are going brown at the ends - it is not lack of water.
Does anyone know what the problem could be, please?

[robsa]

Is it located in a windy site?

The leaves of Acers are very fragile (especially the 'dissected' varieties) and are prone to drying out and wind damage.

[portway farm]

This is typical with many acers of that variety. Have had it happen and its always been wind. But as we live on a hill not much we can do :-\ Ended up planting screeners near them to act as wind breakers. Works for us.

[Emm P]

Hmmm.
We have had a lot of wind from the west this year - and guess which side the plant is open to the elements!!!!

Thanks, folks, I shall move it to the opposite side of the patio - so it is sheltered from that wind. Then see if that cures the problem.