Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
China, Korea
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
American & Chinese
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Burford holly
In Hindi
Abutilon
Burford Holly Plant
In German
Abutilon
Burford Holly Pflanze
In French
Abutilon
Burford houx Plante
In Spanish
Abutilon
Planta del acebo Burford
In Greek
Abutilon
Burford Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Burford Planta Holly
In Polish
Abutilon
Burford Holly roślin
In Latin
Abutilon
Planta Burford Holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Celastrales
Family
Malvaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Burford Holly
Season and care of Abutilon and Burford Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Burford Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Burford Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Burford Holly Physical Information
Abutilon and Burford Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Burford Holly are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Burford Holly flower color: White
- Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Burford Holly
Care of Abutilon and Burford Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Burford Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burford Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.