Abutilon, Flowering Maple 'Frieda'

Abutilon

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

San Diego, California

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Citrus Heights, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2004 | positive

Very prolific plant. A dozen or more blooms at once. beautiful, delicate flowers, but are strong enough to hold on even in windy, rainy c...Read More

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