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Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern
Scientific Name: Abutilon hybridum Hort.
Family: Malvaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8,9,11-27 USDA: 8-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Heat Tolerance: Protect from afternoon sun Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun Origin: Americas Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m), 10 feet spread (3 m) Watering Needs: Regular water during the blooming season, moderate to little water the rest of the year Propagation: Greenwood cuttings in the fall

Cultural Practices:
Prune in early spring, and pinch tips to keep bushy.

References:
Botanica : The Illustrated A-Z of over 10,000 Garden Plants

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