Abutilon, Flowering Maple
Abutilonpictum 'Nabob'

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

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

Foliage Color

Red

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

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)

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

Red

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

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 semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds