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They explained: “Water in the tree to settle the soil and continue watering regularly, especially in dry weather, during the first summer.
“Mulch with well-rotted organic matter, such as garden compost or mulching bark from a garden centre, so the soil does not dry out in summer.”
To grow in containers, gardeners are recommended to use John Innes No.2 potting compost or a peat-free ericaceous with 25 percent added sharp sand to provide the acer with good drainage.
The RHS added: “Keep the compost moist, but not soaking wet, and feed in spring and early summer with a slow-release fertiliser or liquid feed.
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