Abutilons (flowering maple) are such a common sight in Bay Area gardens, and there are so many colors now available, that one would be hard pressed to call another entry “new.” But abutilon lovers ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 there is one leaf shape everyone knows, it’s the maple leaf. Botanically, it’s known as palmately lobed. Just the other day, I was ogling some Japanese maples at a nursery while lamenting how ...