FLOWERING MAPLE TREE FULL

For most gardeners and gardens in temperate areas, they are shrubs.Ībutilons are sometimes evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous depending on variety and planting position.Īll types - even if stated to be hardy - should be grown in a sheltered place - preferably in full sun. Larger shrub type Abutilons such as the semi evergreen Abutilon suntense should be pruned in the main to tidy the winter damaged branches which are apt to break under the weight of snow - or in heavy winds (Not the best situation for growing them)įlowering Maples are generally small to large shrubs, but sometimes small trees owing to their ability to grow on single or multi stemmed central trunk. This is best done by pruning wayward branches back to a main framework. Wall grown Abutilons such as Abutilon megapotamicum should be pruned in early spring. The same single-stem treatment can be applied when Abutilons are grown as houseplant or conservatory speciments. This will encourage growths which can then be attractively trimmed into a narrow pyramid - especially effective for the variegated foliage types. If grown as a patio pot plant, and taken into protective care for the winter, the Abutilon can be pruned to shape either as a shrub or a single stem 'feathered' specimen.įor a single stem mini-tree, either prune off the laterals - AFTER regrowth has started in spring, or prune back all laterals to within 6in of the main central stem or trunk. This is a very happy plant if you keep it happy. This will not encourage new growth as there is nothing there, this will probably cause die back. If you just cut it back willy nilly, you may find you have cut too much off and there may not be a live node left on the branches. In the growing season avoid big pruning sessions, only trim it back 25% to 30%, you do not want to weaken the plant before winter. Trace it back to the main stem, approximately 6 inches away from the stem you will find the first leaf / node, make a cut just after the leaf / node or after any leaf along the line, depending upon how much you want to trim it down. Its lateral soft wood branches can be lengthy and can be pruned back almost to the main stem.

The best tools for the job are the trusted secateurs. If it is not pruned correctly, it can cause die back and the flowers wont flourish the next season. Sorry to say, it needs a little more finess than that. When temperatures dip below 30 degrees F, it is best to provide a light layer of mulch to protect the roots.It would be easy to say, just take the hedge trimmers to it and you will be fine.

If the soil dries out too much, the plant may suffer. Be sure to check the soil moisture often, as Abutilon x hybridum will need more water during cold temperatures.

Make sure to select a large enough pot with plenty of drainage holes and use a soil that provides good drainage. It is hardy in USDA Zones 8-11, and mature plants can endure temperatures in the low 30s F for a short time.įor growing Abutilon x hybridum in a pot in cold regions, it is best to move the pot to a sheltered location during the winter months, as the pot will freeze faster than the ground. It should be pruned in early spring and pinched tips to keep bushy. This plant is a great magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, and is easy to care for.Ībutilon x hybridum prefers full sun to semi-shade and regular watering. It has a natural trellis-like shape with maple-like foliage and drooping, lantern-like blooms in white, yellow, pink or red in spring. Abutilon x hybridum (Flowering Maple) is a large shrub native to South America that can reach heights of 5-10 feet tall.

Flowering maple tree