Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
JAPANESE MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, not found wild

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Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
JAPANESE MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: grey-green; flushed pink; edged white; red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: accents, bonsai, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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