Butterfly Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly'

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Overview

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is a compact, deciduous cultivar of Japanese Maple, admired for its variegated leaves with white and green patterns edged in pink. This ornamental tree grows slowly, reaching 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread in 10 years, ideal for small gardens and container planting. It prefers part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Fall brings a vibrant display as foliage turns to shades of red and orange.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate

Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — deciduous cultivar of Japanese Maple

Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — admired for its variegated leaves with white and green patterns edged in pink

Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — This ornamental tree grows slowly

Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — reaching 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread in 10 years

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–20 Ft.
Mature width: 15–20 Ft.

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — deciduous cultivar of Japanese Maple

Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — admired for its variegated leaves with white and green patterns edged in pink

Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — This ornamental tree grows slowly

Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — reaching 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread in 10 years

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