The Butterfly Maple is a beautiful variegated form of Japanese Maple which displays creamy tips with a green centre and pink highlights on new foliage. It’s definitely one of the most striking of the Japanese Maple varieties. The Butterfly Maple is a slow growing deciduous tree suitable for containers, bonsai and Asian or small gardens.
The Butterfly Maple grows into a perfect small tree 6 to 12 feet tall. In cooler areas it will do well in sun, and in warmer places give it more shade, especially in the afternoon. This variety is the perfect small tree for a tiny garden and it can even be grown in a container!