PLANTS OF JAPANESE MAPLE BUTTERFLY - ACER PALMATUM BUTTERFLY
The Japanese Maple 'Butterfly' has variegated green leaves with cream-colored margins that are usually pink in spring and change to scarlet in autumn. It is small in size reaching 2 to 3m in height as an adult.
Beautiful Maple to create bonsai, it can also be grown in pots to decorate patios and terraces. In the garden it is very beautiful in a rockery area.
Exposure shade to half-shade. It does not tolerate full sun and does not like dry air. Withstands temperatures down to -20ºc. Neutral to acid soils with good drainage and fertile. Moderate watering, a little more frequent in summer.
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| Climate Zone | Cool areas, Temperate |
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| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Foliage color | Autumn, Yellow |
| Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Bonsai, Gravel Garden, Singular, Urban garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Acid to neutral |
| Soil - Type | Fertile, Heath soil |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Moderate, Regular |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !