OverviewA medium-sized shrub of upright habit suitable for nursery production and ornamental planting. Leaves are rather small and deeply cut, cream-centred with grey-green margins; young foliage often shows a pink tinge. The leaf margin turns red in autumn.(6)
ReferenceRef : ACPBUTTE
Available sizes and pricesAvailable sizes | Price*
RB50-60 | 37,24
RB60-80 | 51,46
Technical specifications- Botanical name: ACER palmatum 'Butterfly'
- Habit: Medium-sized shrub of upright habit
- Leaves: Rather small, deeply cut; cream-centred with grey-green margins; pink-tinged when young; margin turns red in autumn
- Reference code: ACPBUTTE
- Available sizes and prices: RB50-60 - 37,24; RB60-80 - 51,46
Use & cultivationSuitable for landscape planting, ornamental borders and container production. Recommended practices for growers and landscapers:
- Position: partial shade to full sun (protect from hot afternoon sun in warm climates)
- Soil: well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
- Planting: avoid deep planting; ensure good root ball moisture at planting
- Maintenance: light formative pruning; monitor for pests common to maples
- Hardiness: tolerant of temperate climates; assess local frost exposure