Florida Maple (Acer floridanum)

July 08 2024, by Madison Vaccaro, 1 min reading time

Florida Maple (Acer floridanum)

brings a rare and welcome touch of seasonal color to Florida’s native plant palette. This deciduous, medium-sized shade tree offers a refined canopy of lobed leaves that emerge fresh green in spring, provide cooling shade through summer, and can develop warm yellow, orange, and red tones in fall. It is an especially valuable choice for landscapes seeking the character of a native maple without relying on species better suited to colder climates.

Best suited to sites with some soil moisture and protection from prolonged drought, Florida Maple works well as a specimen, small shade tree, or component of naturalized woodland and restoration plantings. Its manageable scale, wildlife value, and distinct seasonal change make it a compelling option for residential gardens, parks, campuses, and projects designed to celebrate Florida’s regional ecology.

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