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 ...

Looking for an easy-to-grow tropical plant? This perennial grows quickly and offers beautiful blooms even when contained to a ...

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 ...

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, ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. A plant’s common name is often an excellent indicator of its appearance. The flowering maple (Abutilon) is a perfect example. Its ...

SEATTLE — Abutilons, (flowering maples) are among the showiest shrubs you can plant in your garden. They flower from early summer until late into fall, and Ciscoe Morris says hummingbirds feed ...

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 ...

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 ...