Acer genus

[fbg40]

I have 6 different Acers in my garden that are a delight to look at as they come into leaf. My question is as follows: Is it possible to keep a dwarf Acer (seen in my local garden centre yesterday) indoors in a reasonable size pot/tub ? Any help would be appreciated.

[Robinia]

Lucky you fbg, they're lovely aren't they?  I have one small acer which has lived happily in a very large pot for several years& it looks like being in there for several more.  The reason being that the pot is slightly 'bellied' & I can't get the acer out without risking damaging the roots. Not a wise move on my part, if you plant in a pot better make it a straight sided one & don't forget that it will need watering & feeding more than those in the ground. I bet your garden is beautiful in the autumn too. 

[Philtaz]

I have several bonsai and all the books and experts I've spoken to at shows(I've asked them a similar question) say it is very difficult to keep acer's and Japanese maples indoors.  I have three acer's as bonsai and they are all kept outdoors.

You may see the odd one or two in garden centre's but they wouldn't last too long.

[woofgang]

Outdoors, yes, indoors no. What you can do provided that you don't keep the room too warm is have them in for viewing for 2 or 3 days then put them outside again. Mist well while they are indoors

[fbg40]

Many thanks for your answers, it has helped me to decide.

[Robinia]

Oops so sorry I was very tired when I replied yesterday & didn't see the word indoors - must pay better attention!  My acer is outdoors in a sheltered position.