White Flowering Maple
Abutilon x hybridum 'Albus'
SKU
0017
Handsome, mounding shrub; graceful arching stems form a natural espalier with training. Drooping bell-like flowers appear throughout the year backed by rich green maple-like leaves. Can be trained into a patio tree; good for containers. Evergreen. Full sun to part-shade. Fast grower to 8 to 12 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown. Attracts hummingbirds. Large snowy white blooms.
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9 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-BEW-ti-lon AL-bus |
|---|---|
| Lore | Flowering maple is not a maple at all. It is actually closer related to hibiscus, but the common name was inspired by the maple-like leaves of this tropical American plant. In Hawaii, this is a long time favorite flower for lei making. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 12 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Design Ideas | This tall, rangy plant with utterly charming bell-like flowers looks best spraying up and out of denser shrubs like Rose. Plant them behind lower-growing shrubs and perennials in borders, along steps and on slopes so you can look up into their hanging bells. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Houseplant, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Gift Plant, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Showy Flowers |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
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