Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum looking poorly

[Ratman]

I very much doubt the fungi is honey fungus, it's too small and doesn't look right.
 
It's more likely something like Leotia lubrica, Jellybaby fungus which is living in the material in the compost. The compost probably contains wood fibre and it also suggests, as others have said, the compost may be a bit too wet.

More positive news, thanks all [emoji106]

[nepia]

5 hours ago, Ratman said:

What do you mean by moss and fungi shouldnt appear this way?

...due to excessive wet but full replies have been supplied by two others 👍

[Stubby]

I know woulda , shoulda , coulda  is all well and good but I would not lift it again to look at the roots , its been stressed enough . Any reason you could not  have put it in the raised bed in the first place ?

Edited June 22, 2021 by Stubby

[AJStrees]

I wouldn't expect this last winter to be the problem as you probably know, trees show symptoms over more time, unless they are mechanically damaged. Acer also do prefer more shade under a canopy, so harsh sun can cause problems. 

 

Otherwise I think those who have already said their bit know a lot more than I. But I would say the soil could also be too rich and too moist. From what I can see in the pictures. 

 

Hope that helps a bit. 

[Ratman]

I know woulda , shoulda , coulda  is all well and good but I would not lift it again to look at the roots , its been stressed enough . Any reason you could not  have put it in the raised be in the first place ?

Only built the beds last yr mr stubby, but had the acer from a youngster, bought it back in april 17 [emoji106]

[Ratman]

I wouldn't expect this last winter to be the problem as you probably know, trees show symptoms over more time, unless they are mechanically damaged. Acer also do prefer more shade under a canopy, so harsh sun can cause problems. 
 
Otherwise I think those who have already said their bit know a lot more than I. But I would say the soil could also be too rich and too moist. From what I can see in the pictures. 
 
Hope that helps a bit. 

Yeah, all points took in thank you, shall lay off the watering a bit, and wont feed again either till this seasons over and done with at least [emoji106]

[nepia]

Let us know how things progress - in a few weeks perhaps

[Ratman]

Let us know how things progress - in a few weeks perhaps

Will do! Hopefully all will come good! Love my acer, stunning when in full bloom! [emoji106] thanks all!