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Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' (Japanese Maple)
 

Common Name

Japanese Maple
 

Soil

Any non alkaline soil. Correct light more important
 

Aspect

Sun or partial shade
 

Height

6-10ft
 

Action and Timing

Spectacular small leaved variegated maple with heavily frosted looking white edges on a blue green leaf, the edge becomes a striking magenta during autumn. Butterfly has stiff upright growth to 10ft in any light.
 

Nursery Notes

Grafted plant.
 

Opinion

If you can get it right this plant will reward you and become a regular talking point. If you can't you'll feel frustrated and irritated....so far, as regards to planting out it has been the latter with me.....however I can raise them ok, just not got the situation right as yet....the bastard!
 

This plant was added to the database on 27th December, 2009.

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