Abutilon megapotamicum is also known as flowering maple or trailing abutilon. It is a shrub which is appreciated for its ornamental hanging red and yellow lantern-like flowers.
A. megapotamicum is one of the hardiest species, being root-hardy down to about 15°F (-10°C) for a short period of time. Leaves and stems will be damaged below 23°F (-5°C) so this plant should be grown outdoors in USDA zones 8 (with some protection for the roots), 9 and warmer.
Leaves are bright-green, evergreen to semi-decidious, alternate, sometimes with slight lobes but generaly entire. A. megapotamicum is a shrub with a climbing habit.
From spring to the first frosts, this plant bears ornamental yellow and red hanging flowers. This species is thus sometimes named Chinese lanterns.
Abutilon megapotamicum requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil This plant needs a moist, fairly rich and well-drained.
Photos of flowering maple |
Category - shrub, vine, perennial
Dimensions
Height 2.00 m
Width 3.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -10.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -5.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow, black, red
Propagation - cutting, layering, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds (in spring), air layers or cuttings. (In summer)
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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