An upright, slender variegated maple with small grey-green leaves edged in creamy-white and pink, tinting rose-magenta in autumn. A refined cultivar for containers and small gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Japanese Maple 'Butterfly'
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is a slow-growing shrub in the Sapindaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, variegated and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Japanese Maple 'Butterfly'
Japanese Maple 'Butterfly' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Japanese Maple 'Butterfly' does best in loamy, free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Japanese Maple 'Butterfly' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Japanese Maple 'Butterfly' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Japanese Maple 'Butterfly' in the garden
Japanese Maple 'Butterfly' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Japanese Maple 'Butterfly' sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Japanese Maple 'Butterfly'
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