Japanese Maple Butterfly
Formats
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.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Bonsai, Singular, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden
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Flowering
| Flowering period | March, April, May, Spring |
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Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
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| Foliage colour | Yellow, Autumn |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Acer palmatum butterfly |
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When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Bonsai, Singular, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Soil pH | Acid to neutral |
| Soil type | Fertile, Heath soil |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate, Cool areas |
Care
| Watering | Moderate, Regular |
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