Butterfly Japanese Maple Tree
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
An elegant, variegated Japanese maple with stunning pink-tinged foliage.
- Plant Type
- Shade Trees
- Width
- 4-7 Ft.
- Height
- 6-12 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is an elegant, vase-shaped deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 7-12 feet in height. It features striking variegated foliage with five to seven-lobed green leaves edged in creamy white, often blushing pink in spring. In autumn, the white margins transform into a vibrant magenta or scarlet. Ideal as a specimen in small gardens or containers, it thrives in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers partial shade to protect its delicate leaves from scorch.