Butterfly Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
Price from leading retailers:
From £17.69
Lowest price available across 7 retailers
A striking variegated maple with green foliage broadly edged in pale yellow and pink. The variegated foliage becomes more prominent as the season progresses. Compact, slow-growing form suitable for smaller gardens and containers.
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial shade
Water Needs
moderate
Mature Height
2-3m
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| Retailer | Price | Pot Size | Stock | Delivery | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Best PriceHillier Garden Centres | £17.69 | Bare Root | In Stock | £5.99 standard delivery Free over £50 | View at Hillier Garden Centres£17.69✓Best Price |
Big Plant Nursery | £20.28 | Bare Root | In Stock | £9.99 standard delivery Free over £80 | View at Big Plant Nursery£20.28 |
Bluebell Arboretum | £31.39 | 5 Litre | In Stock | £9.99 standard delivery Free over £75 | View at Bluebell Arboretum£31.39 |
Hayloft Plants | £38.47 | 7 Litre | In Stock | £4.95 standard delivery Free over £35 | View at Hayloft Plants£38.47 |
Cottage Farm Nurseries | £40.90 | 5 Litre | In Stock | £7.50 standard delivery Free over £50 | View at Cottage Farm Nurseries£40.90 |
Primrose | £42.92 | 7 Litre | In Stock | £5.49 standard delivery Free over £40 | View at Primrose£42.92 |
Gardening Express | £49.85 | 7 Litre | Out of Stock | £7.99 standard delivery Free over £60 | View at Gardening Express£49.85 |
Last updated: 6 Feb
Hillier Garden Centres
Best PricePot Size: Bare Root
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £5.99 standard delivery(Free over £50)
Big Plant Nursery
Pot Size: Bare Root
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £9.99 standard delivery(Free over £80)
Bluebell Arboretum
Pot Size: 5 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £9.99 standard delivery(Free over £75)
Hayloft Plants
Pot Size: 7 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £4.95 standard delivery(Free over £35)
Cottage Farm Nurseries
Pot Size: 5 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £7.50 standard delivery(Free over £50)
Primrose
Pot Size: 7 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £5.49 standard delivery(Free over £40)
Gardening Express
Pot Size: 7 Litre
Stock: Out of Stock
Delivery: £7.99 standard delivery(Free over £60)
Last updated: 6 Feb
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Plant Information
About this plant
A striking variegated maple with green foliage broadly edged in pale yellow and pink. The variegated foliage becomes more prominent as the season progresses. Compact, slow-growing form suitable for smaller gardens and containers.
Latin Name
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
Family
Aceraceae
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
April-May
Mature Height
2-3m
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