Acer palmatum Butterfly
The distinctive green and white variegation is evident throughout the season. Butterfly forms as small upright tree in a more conical shape. It likes and needs a bit of shade but can take a lot of sun.This is a very colorful and exquisite sort of tree that I have found, contrary to the internet blowhards, is very hardy not tender at all. It is mostly green with white edge variegation, some reddish undertones in spring, and then white, green with bright red in fall; and is not hit or miss, it is reliably variegated on all leaves.. Other JM's are available with more red undertones but this one is very nice indeed, and the variegation seems to hold well as it ages unlike many others that get less so with age.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in partial shade
- Tree Size: Medium up to 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright
- Leaf Size: Small
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Variegated Red/Green and White
- Summer Color: Variegated Red/Green and White
- Fall Color: Red