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Japanese Maple – Variegated Beauty
‘Butterfly’ is a stunning variegated Japanese maple that brings brightness and elegance to any garden. Its medium-sized, finely dissected leaves feature striking cream and pale green variegation, creating a soft, luminous effect throughout the growing season. As summer fades to fall, the foliage often takes on pink and red tones, adding seasonal interest to its classic Japanese maple form.
Perfect for accent plantings, containers, or as a standout in mixed borders, this slow-growing beauty adds texture, color, and charm to your landscape.
Garden Size: 15-20’ H × 12-15’ W
Growth Rate: moderate
Habit: Rounded, compact
Zone: 5
Foliage: Variegated cream and green, with variegated margins turning magenta in fall
Why We Love It:
Its soft, variegated leaves seem to flutter like butterfly wings in the breeze. ‘Butterfly’ adds light, texture, and gentle color to the garden—perfect for collectors or anyone wanting a unique, eye-catching Japanese maple.
| Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' | |
| Part Shade | |
| 5 | |
| 15-20 ft | |
| 12-15 ft | |
| Green, Variegated | |
| Rounded, Upright | |
| Fall Colors | |
| Red | |
| Medium |