Abutilon, Flowering Maple
Abutilonpictum 'Thompsonii'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Species: pictum (PIK-tum)
Cultivar: Thompsonii

Category

Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Smooth
Veined

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Orange
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed