What sort of soil do Japanese Maples need?
Good news! Japanese Maples are not fussy about soil types. Key to success is good drainage – Acers hate standing in water for any extended period, and not potting into too large a plant pot – Acers don’t thrive in pots which dwarf the plants. It is a common myth that Acers need ericaceous soil – our plants are not grown in ericacous compost.