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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Dear Garden Coach: I attended your talk at “Our Garden” this week, and you had a native Abutilon that you shared with the group. I am wondering if you can give me the name, more information and maybe ...

There’s a lot of shade around my house, and its lushness got me to wondering why nature evolved shade plants, since the photosynthesis that supports almost all life on earth is driven by sunlight. But ...