Botanical Name: Abutilon hybridum
Common Name: Flowering maple Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, open, loosely constructed plant with upright, arching branches – can become tall and slender – or sprawling and trailing Height 6-12' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun to full shade Soil prefers a moist loamy soil – tolerates most any Hardiness some frost (zones 13, 15-24) thrives in mild climates Morphology: Leaves palmate, alternate, 3 to 5 lobed w/serrate-crenate margins; stems dark colored with some varieties Flowers yellow, white, red, pink – bell-shaped drooping flowers; resembling a closed hibiscus flower Fruit small woody capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: loose filler, background plant – good for informal espalier, woodsy or tropical landscapes, can be pruned into tree-like or vine-like form Landscape Care: Watering needs regular water – do not allow to dry for long periods Fertilizing balanced in spring and summer Pruning head back to control size and spread Pests/Diseases whitefly, scale, aphids, snails, caterpillars Special Conditions/Other Origin: Brazil Family: Malvaceae Notes: |
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