Morning all,

I have a small (approx 4ft tall) Japanese Maple growing in between a conifer and a cotoneaster. Please see following pics:

www.conita.co.uk/maple1.jpg
www.conita.co.uk/maple2.jpg

The conifer is going to get taken out when we have the extension done and I'm worried the extension could also damage the maple. I'm keen to place it in a large pot and keeping it there.

Is this possible and what time of year should I ideally pot the maple?

Many thanks in advance

Nick