Flowering Maple
Abutilon Hybrids
Overview
The Flowering Maple (Abutilon hybrids) is a captivating shrub, appreciated for its bell-shaped blooms in shades of yellow, orange, pink, or red. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade, reaching up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. This perennial requires well-drained soil and moderate watering to thrive. With maple-like leaves, it adds a tropical touch to temperate landscapes, ideal for borders or as a focal point. Hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–10 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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