shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 9a – Zone 11b
Flowering maple is a tender shrub prized for its colorful, bell-shaped flowers in shades of red, orange, pink, or yellow that bloom nearly year-round in warm climates. It thrives indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in frost-free regions, offering rapid growth and tropical appeal.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
3–8′ tall × 2–5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Brazil
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
The Bella series produces compact plants with flowers in white, yellow, orange, and red; the Canary Bird cultivar is noted for its bright yellow blooms and is favored for smaller spaces.
