Butterfly Japanese Maple with handmade pot

A beautiful and elegant Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’, a highly sought-after Japanese Maple variety known for its delicate variegated foliage and graceful appearance.
‘Butterfly’ produces beautifully shaped leaves with green centres and creamy-white margins, often developing attractive pink and reddish tones as the seasons change. Its fine foliage, branching structure and changing colours make it a particularly eye-catching bonsai throughout the year.

A wonderful choice for both the experienced bonsai enthusiast and anyone looking to add a refined Japanese touch to their garden or collection.

🌳 About the Tree

Species: Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’
Common Name: Butterfly Japanese Maple
Style: Bonsai
Deciduous – naturally loses its leaves during winter
Beautiful variegated foliage
Seasonal colour changes

Carefully grown and maintained by B for Bonsai

Established bonsai with character and natural form

🍁 Seasonal Beauty
One of the special qualities of Japanese Maple bonsai is how much they change throughout the year.
🌱 Spring: Fresh new growth emerges with attractive pink and cream tones.
🌿 Summer: The foliage develops its distinctive green and creamy-white variegation.
🍂 Autumn: Leaves can develop beautiful shades of pink, red, orange and purple before falling.
❄️ Winter: The tree becomes dormant and leafless, allowing the structure and branching to be appreciated.

💚 Bonsai Care Guide
☀️ Position:
Place outdoors in a bright position with good morning or filtered sunlight. Protect from harsh afternoon sun, particularly during very hot weather.
💧 Watering:
Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil begins to dry. Avoid allowing the tree to completely dry out, but do not leave it sitting in water.
🌱 Feeding:
Feed during the growing season with a quality bonsai fertiliser. Reduce or stop feeding during winter dormancy.
✂️ Pruning:
Prune to maintain the desired shape and encourage fine branching. Avoid heavy pruning during periods of extreme heat.
🌬️ Protection:
Protect from strong, hot winds and extreme summer heat. Japanese Maples appreciate good airflow and a cooler root environment.
❄️ Winter:
This is a deciduous species and naturally becomes dormant during winter. Losing its leaves is completely normal and part of its natural seasonal cycle.

📦 POSTAGE & PACKAGING
At B for Bonsai, we have over 15 years of experience carefully packaging and posting bonsai trees.
Your bonsai will be professionally secured and carefully packaged to minimise movement and protect the tree during transit.
Every tree is individually prepared for postage because we understand that a bonsai is not just a plant — it is a living piece of art.

🌿 B for Bonsai
We carefully select, grow and maintain our bonsai to ensure they meet our standards before being offered for sale.

Thank you for supporting B for Bonsai and our passion for these beautiful living trees. 🌿