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    Acer palmatum 'White Butterfly'

    Also Known As

    • White Butterfly Japanese Maple

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 7'-12'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Acer palmatum 'White Butterfly' plant details

    Acer palmatum 'White Butterfly' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'White Butterfly'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 7 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'White Butterfly'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This wonderful new Japanese Maple is similar to the famous Butterfly. The difference is that White Butterfly has more white in the leaves, and less pink making it less prone to leaf burn in summer. Boldly variegated.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'White Butterfly' plant

    How to Grow Acer palmatum 'White Butterfly'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    aka Acer conspicuum 'Phoenix', Phoenix Snakebark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Chinese Paperbark Maple, Paperbark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Acer campestre 'Carnival'

    aka Field Maple, Variegated Hedge Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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