Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' - 250-300 CM C180

Description
The Japanese maple 'Butterfly' also bears cut, green-white leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or bush * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Butterfly's are green-white, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Butterfly' turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Butterfly' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, shrub-like.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.