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Acer Butterfly

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Acer Butterfly is a variety of Japanese Maple grown for its rich display of delicate foliage. Leaves on this deciduous tree are variegated green and silver-white with touches of pink in spring. Some leaves may have no variegation whereas other may be entirely cream. As autumn progresses the leaves develop scarlet red tones before falling. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Acer Butterfly is a lovely specimen that is ideal for mixed plantings, planting against a stark wall, or for growing anywhere the spectacular colour can be enjoyed.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAcer Butterfly, Acer palmatum Butterfly, Acer Butterfly Japanese Maple, Acer Butterfly Maple, Acer p Butterfly, Acer palmatum Butterfly Japanese Maple, Butterfly Acer palmatum, Japanese Acer Butterfly, Palmatum Butterfly

Acer Butterfly Details

Acer Butterfly is a variety of Japanese Maple grown for its rich display of delicate foliage. Leaves on this deciduous tree are variegated green and silver-white with touches of pink in spring. Some leaves may have no variegation whereas other may be entirely cream. As autumn progresses the leaves develop scarlet red tones before falling. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. Butterfly will grow on a range of soil types but will struggle at the extremes of wet and dry. Acer Butterfly is a lovely specimen that is ideal for mixed plantings, planting against a stark wall, or for growing anywhere the spectacular colour can be enjoyed.

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