The TREE that fits in EVERY garden | Alan's guide to planting Japanese maples in pots

Japanese maple, or acers, offer breath taking colour and foliage, especially in autumn where they're a real focal point of the garden. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/GardenersWorldSubscribe

Plus, they can be grown in a pot, meaning they are suitable for gardens of all sizes, balconies, or even on a doorstep. In this No Fuss Guide, Alan Titchmarsh explains why you should grow Japanese maple trees and he repots an acer he's just bought from the garden centre.

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For more advice on growing and caring for acers, visit the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine website: https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to...

00:00 - Why you should grow an acer
01:13 - Don't block the container's drainage hole
02:24 - Teasing the roots
03:30 - Watering Japanese maples: how often?
04:40 - What sized pot should you use for an acer?
05:26 - Pruning acers - how often do Japanese maples need cutting back?
06:17 - When will an acer need potting on again?