‘Butterfly’
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
'Butterfly'
- Variegated foliage
- Excellent fall color
- Useful small tree
Variegated Japanese maple, perfect for collectors! We're proud to offer own-root liners of select Japanese maple varieties. 'Butterfly' is a small tree with fine lobed leaves splashed with green, white, and pink. Fall color is a stunning magenta-red. Habit is upright and vase-shaped.
USDA Zone 5 - 7 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 7 - 12'
Width 6 - 10'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Variegated
Liner Sizes Quick Turn
General Care
Soil Adaptable to most soils, provided they do not remain wet or soggy.
Pruning Prune as desired to accentuate natural form.
Uses Specimen
Growing Tips Japanese maples are relatively adaptable in terms of growing conditions. In cold or exposed sites, they should be sited where they get some protection from the harshest winter weather.
Features: Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Tree
Filters: Botanical genus: Acer, Common name: Japanese Maple, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Variegated foliage
Features: Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Tree
Filters: Botanical genus: Acer, Common name: Japanese Maple, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Variegated foliage