Perennials.

[fuggy]

i have an acer which i want to plant perennials beneath, i am open to any suggestions as to what i can plant in this barren spot.

[gness]

Vinca does well in barren spots, Fuggy....also Pachysandra.

[SlackAlice]

How shady is it under the acer canopy?
Bergenia, Liriope do well. Hellebores do well as well, liking the shade in the summer and flowering in late winter before the acer leaves emerge.

[fuggy]

thank you both for that, it's food for thought

[Chipchopper]

You might also consider Gautheria procumbens aka wintergreen or checkerberry.
It likes similar acidic conditions as your acer and should compliment it well.
It's just coming into flower right now, which will be followed by red berries.
Approx height 6".

[Clanad]

If it's fairly shady, you might consider a few different varieties of Hosta... carefree and love the shade...

[fuggy]

thank you all once again for your suggestions.