Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' in the Maple Garden! Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is a captivating Japanese maple prized for its striking variegated foliage. In early spring, its leaves exhibit a soft pink and green, which transitions to white and green as the season progresses. This maple’s color can become exceptionally bright white if grown in shade. By mid-summer, the leaves take on a creamy, minty hue that adds a unique contrast to the garden. 'Butterfly' is a slow-growing, upright tree reaching about 12 to 14 feet in 20 years and is ideal for shaded areas, making it a perfect choice for container gardening or as a focal point in the garden. Its consistent white variegation and autumn colors-ranging from oranges to reds-make it a visually stunning addition. This cultivar thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9 and is best maintained with minimal fertilization to avoid reversion to green foliage. Its versatility and distinctive appearance make it a standout choice for enhancing any garden.
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[@GardenBelle61]

I’m totally drawn to the variegated maples and I’m looking forward to receiving Butterfly🦋

[@BrandonTran]

Hey guys I bought 1! It wasn't cheap hah. Beautiful tree. So... I'm planting this tree in full sun 75% of the day. Hopefully it works out. It's 5' tall now.

[@MrMapleShow]

Sounds great! That works in most areas

[@nima16042]

Fell in love with this Japanese maple even though I’ve devoted my yard to growing fruit trees. Oh how I wish I had an acreage! Imagine blue spruce with butterfly maples creating a woodland moon garden! With white rose rugosa like double de coubert, oh my! It would be so magical

[@micheller3297]

Who don't love seeing butterfly's in the garden so beautiful!!!!! God bless!!!!!!! Have a great day!!!!!!! # Japanese maples!!!!!!!

[@sofias4013]

Great video! Thanks so much!

[@GardeningWithMaples]

Butterfly JM are awesome especially with they have the pink in the spring. Mine sites in part shade and it definitely has more cream then green in its variegation. #japanesemaple

[@cindyl3916]

I’m crying because I almost picked that the other day when I placed my order for two other trees. Kick me please!

[@MarianneRuffhaven]

Looks like I am going to have to carve out another garden. My collection has begun.

[@brandonjohnson2728]

Thank you for sharing!! What a beautiful specimen I have a shade spot that might just be perfect for one of these!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@MrJulioc123456]

Got one at the open house walked by it and it caught my eye was a good size too 😀

[@greid9349]

Bought one of these about 2 months ago. I'm in Atlanta, Georgia and I've moved this thing to 3 different spots in my yard (still in pot) trying to make it happy. Still getting browning leaving...

[@MrMapleShow]

It’s not the spot it’s the pot. Find some good shade for it and plant it and it will do great

[@greid9349]

@@MrMapleShow I repotted in a larger pot with some good 80/15/5 pine bark, peat, perlite soil.... It's in a nice shady spot. Dappled sun periodically throughout the day. Can't put in ground due to plumbing/septic. Wish me luck!

[@brandonqtu]

I just put Butterflies in the ground 4 weeks ago. I got lucky bought it before it sold out at Mr Maple 🍁. #Japanesemaples

[@brandonjohnson2728]

# JAPANESE MAPLES 👍👍🍁🍁

[@ConnahJay]

I can't wait for the Amber Ghost episode

[@MrMapleShow]

Very very soon! You read our minds

[@Chris-oq6kn]

Wow! #japanese maples

[@Scowlingoverlord]

So pretty !Mr.Maple gift card

[@guojinzou7145]

I wish you would ship to Canada some day

[@GalacticGlowPutt3]

Can you do a ground cover video with maples?

[@greid9349]

What size pot would you use for a butterfly? Do they have deep roots if planted in the ground?

[@MrMapleShow]

Depends on what you are starting with. I gradually move up pot sizes. If it were a 1 gallon I would go to a 3 gallon size

[@355PennyLane]

I am getting conflicting info re the Butterfly JM -- I have full sun until afternoon then partial sun. Some nurseries say full sun is fine with this variety. I love this tree; please advise - you are the experts I trust. I know you advise partial sun for the white coloring but would my conditions work? I am in 7a. Thanks so much

[@MrMapleShow]

I have it in full sun here in 6b so it really depends on your heat index. Typically it does need some late day shade not to burn in hotter zones

[@MrMapleShow]

It will always be the most white in shade

[@rufftastic]

I heard you mention that fertilizer can revert this tree. do you mean even old growth will revert? or just that new growth can be completely green?

[@MrMapleShow]

Just make sure it’s not sure high in nitrogen. It’s best to remove either if you see it when it’s not much. Typically it’s in new growth

[@LinusCello75]

What’s the difference between butterfly vs kagirinishiki?

[@MrMapleShow]

They share a lot of similarities for sure. The leaf shapes are a little different but it wound rehire a side by side to show

[@gman107a]

Are these mostly grafted trees or can they be grown on their own roots from cuttings? Great tree!

[@MrMapleShow]

Grafted

[@kristinastoltzfus6032]

My butterfly went back to green on 3/4 of the tree and its 15 feet tall. Is there anything I can do?

[@allanlafoe8557]

#japanesemaples

[@anhbausa6111]

Xin Chào! 😄 #JapaneseMaple

[@user-tl3zr8mq3m]

請問Taylor在美國可以長到多大棵？Taylor 是一棵很優美的品種，我很想看到它大樹的壯觀。

[@TobyJin]

Would you say A. palmatum 'butterfly' be suitable for bonsai?

[@MrMapleShow]

It maybe a bit to twiggy for a bonsai but it could be done

[@TobyJin]

@@MrMapleShow Thanks for the reply.

[@zeroibis]

#JAPANESE MAPLES #japanesemaples

[@1carlosguitar]

I havea butterfly but doesn't show to be variegated jst green leaf. Was an airlayer . Any pointers ?

[@MrMapleShow]

It will always be green unfortunately. This was probably rooted from a reverted branch.

[@1carlosguitar]

@@MrMapleShow do you think it might get some fall color atleast ?

[@MrMapleShow]

@@1carlosguitar yes likely will be red in fall

[@rickyditlof9320]

Do you ship to Canada..??

[@MrMapleShow]

Only USA currently

[@alvinwhitley1490]

Mr. Maple gift card

[@andychapman5676]

#japanesemaples