Growing Conditions & Care:

• Foliage & Color: Leaves show a “butterfly wing” effect with white margins that turn magenta in autumn.
• Usage: Excellent for small gardens, containers, and shaded, tranquil areas.
• Light Requirements: Thrives in partial shade, especially in warmer climates, to prevent leaf scorch. It can handle full sun in cooler, temperate areas.
• Soil: Requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture.
• Size: Generally matures to a height and width of 2-3.5m

Uses In The Garden:

• Feature Tree: Its striking variegation makes it an ideal specimen tree to create a focal point in small, shaded, or protected gardens.
• Vertical Interest: Its upright, often upright-to-spreading form fits well into narrow, constrained spaces. 
• Patio Accent: ‘Butterfly’ thrives in large containers on patios, decks, or balconies, especially when protected from harsh afternoon sun.
• “Small Space” Option: It is often recommended for city and courtyard gardens where it can be grown in pots for many years 
• Japanese Gardens: Its delicate, light foliage blends perfectly into authentic Japanese-style gardens, particularly when placed near water features or on a bed of gravel/moss.
• Woodland/Shady Gardens: It is a perfect choice for dapple-shaded areas, as the shade helps bring out the cream and pink colors of the leaves and protects them from sun scorch.
• Cottage Borders: Suitable for adding texture and contrasting light color in mixed, informal shrub borders.