Position
Part shade






Acer
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Do not move the plant straight into full exposure, especially if it is young, newly flushed, evergreen, recently pruned or greenhouse-grown. Gradually introduce more sun, wind and temperature variation over several days. If cold nights, storms, intense sun or hot dry weather are expected, keep the plant protected until conditions are more stable. Do not fertilize immediately after delivery; let the plant settle first and resume feeding only when it is actively growing and conditions are suitable.
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Plant outdoors when the soil is workable and weather conditions suit the plant type. Avoid planting during frost, heatwaves, waterlogged soil or very dry windy periods. It is better to keep the plant protected in its pot for a short time than to plant into stressful conditions. After planting, water thoroughly so the root ball and surrounding soil connect properly, then monitor moisture while the plant establishes.
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Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' brings crisp variegation to a garden scene: green leaves with irregular creamy margins, often showing a soft pink blush on fresh growth. The plant stays refined in habit and adds brightness that pairs well with darker evergreens, stone, and muted perennial planting.
Small spring flowers may appear, followed by winged seeds later in the season. Place it where the foliage receives gentle light and some shelter, and keep moisture steady through warm spells. The variegation looks clearest when the crown is easy to view at eye level, so pots and raised beds suit it well.
Temperate woodland, woodland-edge and mountain-edge habitats in Japan and Korea.
Deciduous shrub / small tree
Position
Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Drainage
Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Hardiness
Fully hardy · -20°C
Mature size
250–400 × 100–150 cm
Winter habit
Deciduous
Bloom time
Spring
Containers
Good in pots
Pruning
Late autumn to midwinter