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Acer palmatum Butterfly

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Acer palmatum Butterfly
Acer palmatum Butterfly

A small growing deciduous tree, Acer palmatum Butterfly has attractive and strong variegated on its 5 lobed leaves. It is the size and the strong variegation that make this such an attractive addition to garden, particularly in shaded areas.

Although rarely reaching more than 4 metres in height, Acer palmatum Butterfly under ideal conditions can grow a little larger than this. Best planted in a position where it is protected from full sun, very hot sun and strong drying winds. Because of its size it can be used to plant beneath taller trees which will afford it some protection.

Autumn tones turn to yellow orange and a touch of red.

Planting and general care

With its variegated foliage this is plant that grows best in a little shade. It does like moist soils, however wet soggy soils are not suitable.

  1. Prepare the soil before planting.
  2. Dig in some well rotted compost and aged cow manure.
  3. Plant at the same level that it was in the container.
  4. Stake if needed
  5. Water in with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
  6. Mulch around the plant to maintain a cool root run and help with moisture.
  7. Water well trough the first summer

If growing Acer palmatum Butterfly in a container, choose a high quality potting soil, use a general purpose slow release fertiliser each spring.

Landscaping Uses

Being smaller growing this is an excellent Japanese Maple for small gardens and is also suited to growing in containers in courtyards. A brilliant feature tree in a Japanese style courtyard garden.

Try underplanting with an ornamental grass such as Liriope muscari, Dwarf Mondo Grass or perhaps Epimediums.

Acer palmatum Butterfly – Summary Information.

  • Height – Will reach 3 – 4  metres in height over time.
  • Growth Habit – Upright.
  • Spread – This is an upright vase sapped tree with a crown of around 2 meters over time.
  • Growth Rate – Slow to medium.
  • Position – Best in a position with light shade or afternoon shade.
  • Soil – Humus rich well drained.
  • Foliage – Olive green with a strong creamy white variegation on the leaf margins. Leaves are deeply lobbed.
  • Frost Tolerant – Yes

Acer palmatum Butterfly is available for sale from the following participating suppliers


Nishiki Nursery
NISHIKI NURSERY
Mob: 0421 821 307 Fax: 03 9752 0976 
Quality grafted Japanese Maples. Largest range in Australia. Supplying Landscapers and Retail Nurseries. Strictly Wholesale. All states except WA.
www.nishikinursery.com.au
CONIFER GARDENS NURSERY
CONIFER GARDENS NURSERY
CNR Sherbrooke & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds Ferny Creek. VIC 3786
Conifers, Magnolias, Maples, Dogwoods and Buxus.
www.conifer.com.au
BLERICK TREE FARM 
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service. 
www.blericktreefarm.com.au

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