Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Abutilon
In German
Zitterpappel
Abutilon
In French
tremble
Abutilon
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Abutilon
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Abutilon
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Abutilon
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Salicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Abutilon
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Abutilon Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Abutilon are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Abutilon
Care of Quaking Aspen and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.