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Butterfly Variegated Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
Variegated Japanese Maple
In stock · from $310.99
Small, rounded deciduous tree with light green leaves that have wide creamy to silvery white margins. New growth emerges with a pink tinge, turning to green in summer, then scarlet-magenta in fall. Slow growing to 9 feet. Excellent choice for small protected spaces.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Butterfly Variegated Japanese Maple get?
About 9' tall and 7' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Butterfly Variegated Japanese Maple need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Butterfly Variegated Japanese Maple need?
Moderate water use.
Will Butterfly Variegated Japanese Maple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Butterfly Variegated Japanese Maple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $310.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Butterfly Variegated Japanese Maple wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.