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Beginner
skill rating |
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2m
max. spread |
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2.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
Other names: Japanese maple 'Butterfly'
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Genus: Acer
Variety or cultivar: 'Butterfly' _ 'Butterfly' is a compact shrub delicate grey-green leaves with slender white and pale-pink margins and tiny, red, spring flowers.
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is: Deciduous
Flower: Red in Spring
Foliage: Flushed pink, White, Variegated, Grey-green in All seasons
Habit: Broadly columnar, Small
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' (Japanese maple 'Butterfly') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Containers, Low Maintenance, City, Architectural, Rock, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil.
Foliage colour is best in part shade, although full sun
can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by dry soil
or excessive exposure to frost, sun or wind when leaves
are young.
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| Soil types: |
Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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