Flowering Maple, Trailing Abutilon


Scientific Name: Abutilon megapotamicum (Spreng.) St. Hil. & Naud.
Synonym: Abutilon vexillarium
Family: Malvaceae
Flowering Maple, Trailing Abutilon(Abutilon megapotamicum)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8,9,12-27
AHS: 12-1
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 23° F (-5° C), will generally grow back from the base if the top is frozen

Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade in Phoenix and other hot areas in summer

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Tropical America

Growth Habits: Evergreen viny shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m)

Flowers: Yellow or red flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Seeds in the spring in a warm area, semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Flowering Maple, Trailing Abutilon(Abutilon megapotamicum)


Culture:
Young specimens of trailing abutilon are often used for hanging basket. Keeping it as a shrub requires regular pruningg to keep it compact.


 

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