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Acer palmatum Butterfly - Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum Butterfly
Japanese Maple, Palmate Maple

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The Butterfly bush (Acer palmatum) planted in early April is currently giving complete satisfaction, as shoots have filled out the young plant and it appears to be in good habit.

Pierre, 21/10/2022

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A rather upright, slow-growing shrub or small tree with small, finely-cut foliage irregularly margined with creamy-white and often tinged pink. Occasionally, it produces small red flowers in spring. Perfect for brightening up the shaded corners of the garden.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is a unique Japanese maple, with slow growth and small, finely-crafted pale green leaves margined with pink in spring and then cream-coloured in summer.

 

Originating from eastern China, Korea, and Japan, this hardy Japanese maple forms a spreading, rounded crown, with young drooping branches covered in reddish-brown bark. It develops small deciduous foliage, pale green with pink margins in spring and then cream-coloured when mature. The leaves are opposite, palmate, 3 cm to 5 cm (1.2 in to 2 in) long, and divided into 5 finely-crafted lobes. The pretty reddish flowers grouped in small clusters in April are insignificant, but the red fruits with curved wings, 3 cm (1.2 in) long, are interesting from September onwards.

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' grows best in acidic, moist, fertile, flexible, well-drained soil, in a partly shaded and protected position from cold and dry winds. It does not tolerate limestone, heavy soils, and waterlogged soils in winter. High temperatures can cause leaf burn, which causes foliage to fall quickly. Mulch the soil if necessary and spray the foliage on hot evenings. Winter pruning should be limited to balancing the branches. Treat against scale insects and Verticillium.

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is ideal as a solitary tree on a shaded lawn or as shade for ericaceous beds accompanied by azaleas, pieris, rhododendrons, and heathers. It can also make a magnificent bonsai to be grown in a flat dish.

 

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Acer palmatum Butterfly - Japanese Maple (Foliage) Foliage
Acer palmatum Butterfly - Japanese Maple (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time April to May

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated

Botanical data

Genus

Acer

Species

palmatum

Cultivar

Butterfly

Family

Aceraceae

Other common names

Japanese Maple, Palmate Maple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7815482

Planting and care

Plant in spring or autumn in a preferably acidic, cool, deep, loose, and well-drained soil, in a partially shaded, even shaded, location. Protect it from cold and dry winds. Provide a significant amount of organic matter every 3 years to ensure a good humus content in the soil. Mulch the soil if necessary and spray the foliage on hot evenings. Winter pruning is limited to balancing the branches. Treat against scale insects and Verticillium.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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