Abutilon, Flowering Maple 'Souvenir de Bonn'

Abutilon

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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)
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Coral/Apricot
Fruit Colors
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
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
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Color of Leaf Margin
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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
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Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
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Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
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Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
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Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
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Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Napa, California

Roseville, California

San Leandro, California

Middleburg, Florida

Yulee, Florida

Knoxville, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Spring, Texas

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Knoxville, TN | November 2007 | positive

I got the Souvenir de Bonn while visiting relatives in Wisc. I wasn't too hopeful that it would do well. It has survived the East TN dr...Read More

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L
Rotterdam, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2006 | positive

Great color and a winter bloomer in my area Zone 8.

W
Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | March 2004 | neutral

Edgewood, Washington
Tall flowering maple with coral orange flowers, resembles hanging Chinese lanterns. Foliage is maple like an...Read More

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