How big does Acer palmatum Butterfly grow?

This low maintenance ornamental tree will grow to an estimated height and spread of 2.5 x 2 metres in 20 years (1m x 60cm in 10 years) and similar to other Japanese maples, prefers a sunny or partially shaded spot with moist, well-drained soil. Sometimes slow growing when young but rewarding when mature.

How big do butterfly Japanese maples get?

7 to 9 ft. tall
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How do you look after an Acer palmatum Atropurpureum?

Partial to full sun – it prefers full morning sun and shade or filtered sun in the afternoon. Purple Japanese Maple Bonsai tree photograph by Ryan Somma; CC. Avoid harsh weather, such as drying winds and afternoon sun (especially in hot areas and summer). Use mulch to keep the soil moist and the roots cool.

How do you take care of autumn moon maple?

Autumn full moon maple will develop its best color in light to open shade. It will grow best in rich well drained soil with regular summer watering. Very little pruning is need to maintain a beautiful specimen; only remove poorly developed branches, dead wood or broken limbs.

What is a butterfly Japanese maple?

Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’ is an upright deciduous shrub or small tree with a pretty variegated foliage of 5-7 lobed green leaves, irregularly margined with silvery-white and light touches of pink on the edges in spring. Some leaves may have no markings while others may be solid cream.

How do you revive a dying Japanese maple tree?

Sprinkle a few pinches of granular fertilizer around the base of the tree, and water it in over the next few weeks. Be sure to do this in summer, not fall, as you do not want to stimulate the tree into growing just before winter.

How often should you water an Acer?

Watering twice a day in hot periods is essential. Feed with a balanced proprietary fertilizer in spring just as the leaves emerge. Repot every 3 – 4 years in spring well before the first new growth emerges, – this means effectively in February or early March.

What kind of plant is Acer palmatum butterfly?

Acer palmatum is a deciduous, woody shrub native to parts of Asia and Russia. There are many garden-worthy cultivars available, which have been bred for their leaf shapes and colours. Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’ makes a beautiful small tree, bearing light green, five-lobed leaves flecked with cream.

How tall does the Acer palmatum tree grow?

Acer palmatum, commonly called Japanese maple, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows to 10-25′ (infrequently to 40′) tall. It is native to Japan, Korea and China.

Are there any problems with my Acer palmatum?

Potential disease problems include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, verticillium wilt, botrytis, anthracnose and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, bagworms, and root weevils. Mites may be troublesome. Foliage tends to leaf out early in spring and is subject to damage from late spring frosts.

When is the best time to prune Acer palmatum?

Low maintenance, this plant needs little pruning. If pruning is necessary, prune during the dormant season and avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running. Fertilize in spring before the leaves emerge. May be affected by horse chestnut scale, aphids, verticillium wilt. Not sure which Acer – Maples to pick? What’s My Zone? What’s My Zone?