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Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' (Japanese maple 'Butterfly')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

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

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Specific pests: Horse chestnut scale , Aphids

Specific diseases: Verticillium wilt

General care

Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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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 Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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