Acers, such as the Japanese maple, are a welcome and vibrant addition to any garden. While they have a reputation for being hard to grow, this is usually because they have very specific growing requirements - and you need to choose the right soil for an acer to thrive.
Yes, just as it’s important to research when to prune acers, it’s also important to research this tree's soil requirements. Choose the wrong soil, and your garden idea will fall at the first hurdle, and you won’t be able to take advantage of an acer’s ability to boost the value of your property.
