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Nabob Flowering Maple

Abutilon 'Nabob'

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Overview

Abutilon 'Nabob', or Nabob Flowering Maple, is a mounding shrub showcasing pendulous, deep red, bell-shaped blooms contrasting with dark green, maple-like leaves. Thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 4-6 ft in height with a similar spread. Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Ideal for mixed borders or as a container specimen. Blooms persist from spring to fall, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. Hardy in zones 8-10.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Nabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — Thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 4-6 ft in height with a similar spread
Nabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — is a mounding shrub showcasing pendulousNabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — Ideal for mixed borders or as a container specimenNabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once establishedNabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — bell-shaped blooms contrasting with dark green

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
8–10 Ft.
Mature width
5–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Nabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — Thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 4-6 ft in height with a similar spread
Nabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — is a mounding shrub showcasing pendulous
Nabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — Ideal for mixed borders or as a container specimen
Nabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
Nabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — bell-shaped blooms contrasting with dark green
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