Abutilon, Flowering Maple 'White'

Abutilon

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Albertville, Alabama

Citrus Heights, California

Long Beach, California

Norwalk, California

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Alameda, CA (Zone 9b) | February 2006 | positive

I second the comment that this will grow well in shade. It blooms for me almost year-round and looks fabulous against a dark brown fence...Read More

D
Long Beach, CA (Zone 10b) | August 2004 | neutral

Abutilons are great in the ground, in containers on the patio or grown indoors. It will grow proportionally to the size of pot in which i...Read More

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

Another Monterey Bay Nursery winner. White fading to a touch of pinkish creame at the end , makes for a stylish and hardy ever-bloomer. ...Read More

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