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    ACER palmatum
    ACER palmatum 'Butterfly'
    ACER palmatum 'Butterfly'
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    ACER palmatum 'Butterfly'

    Commonly known as Japanese maple

    Palmate leaves suffused cream & pink
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Maximum size in 10-20years
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan.
    • Deciduous
      Small, shallowly 5-lobed, grey-green leaves 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long, with variegated margin
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright shrub or small, vase-shaped tree. Produces small, red flowers in spring followed by winged fruit.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

      Late autumn to midwinter
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tree & Shrub
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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