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 ...

I take the bus to and from Dublin city centre quite a lot. A couple of weeks ago, as we turned the corner onto the Swords road, there it was: the most beautiful lilac abutilon in full glorious flower.

Abutilons, also known as flowering maple (Abutilon spp.), can make a stunning addition to your garden. Well-loved pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds adore these plants, and their ...

If you've caught the fancy for the colorful hoop skirts of flowering maples (Abutilon), you may be aware that with this large genus, winter survival can be an issue. The species most likely to survive ...

An easy shrub with sunny yellow flowers that are produced all through the winter sounds like a dream come true. The only catch is that for Abutilon 'Canary Bird' to perform like this you need a ...

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 ...

A plant’s common name is often an excellent indicator of its appearance. The flowering maple (Abutilon) is a perfect example. Its small maple-shaped leaves are medium green and have a smoother, ...