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title: "Hi, I have an acer that I bought last spring, it grew really well…"
description: "Hi, I have an acer that I bought last spring, it grew really well last year but this year it isn’t taking off. Any new growth or buds that appear seem to…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/EV2q6K4cTyCQINXepWYnrw"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "AnnieAlice"
published: "2024-04-29T17:25:11.775167Z"
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# Hi, I have an acer that I bought last spring, it grew really well…

_Posted by AnnieAlice on 2024-04-29_

Hi, I have an acer that I bought last spring, it grew really well last year but this year it isn’t taking off. Any new growth or buds that appear seem to shrivel once the leaf appears. I’ve checked the drainage and it hasn’t moved position since last year - where it was very happy. What could be going wrong?

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## 2 comments

### Succulent❤️Mama commented on 2024-04-29

Without knowing anything about this specific plant…I just wanted to suggest fertilizer. If it grew great last year, maybe it used up all the food. That’s what helps my roses, crepe myrtle, and azalea bush. Hopefully someone will more knowledgeable will chime in.😊

#### AnnieAlice replied on 2024-05-04

Thank you, I’ll try that!!!

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