A: I've been an abutilon fan for years. Flowering maple, Abutilon spp., is a member of the mallow family native to the tropics of South and Central America. It was a parlor favorite during the ...

Q: I had a plant that I can't identify in my yard. It has orange flowers that hang down like bells, and leaves that look like maple leaves. It is a bush that is about 6 to 7 feet tall. Do you know ...

Hibiscus may be the hotties of the summer garden. But flowering maple, another member of the mallow family, deserves to share the spotlight. Native to the tropics of South and Central America, ...

I'm trying to root some cuttings from an abutilon, aka flowering maple. I cut 3-inch pieces, stripped most of the leaves and wrapped the cut ends in a damp paper towel and put them in a sealable ...

Noted for its maple-like leaves, the beautiful yellow flowering maple or Abutilon hybridum is not really a maple at all. This broadleaf evergreen is in the Abutilon genus that includes more than 100 ...

Last summer I finally purchased a much desired red flowering maple, Abutilon 'Voodoo'. The plant is named for the maple-like leaves, but is not related to the maple (Acer) tree. Some abutilons are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A garden fluttering with life is an enjoyable place to hang out and relax not to mention being a visual treat for the eyes. There are several ...

Q: I have several flowering maples planted in my garden. Will they survive the winter if I leave them outdoors? A: The hardiest and most likely to survive outdoors is Abutilon megapotanicum, the one ...