Acer barbatum (Florida Maple, Southern Sugar Maple)
Botanical Information
Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus | Acer |
Species | barbatum |
Synonyms | Acer saccharum ssp. floridanum, Acer nigrum ssp. floridanum, Acer floridanum |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-26) - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) | (-5) - 30 |
Height | 12-15 m |
Spread | 6-7.5 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Shape | Oval. |
Landscape | Suitable as a shade tree. |
Cultivation | Tolerant of most soil types, moist, well drained soil in full sun. |
Leaf Description | Leaves turn a beautiful yellow-organge to vibrant red colour in autumn. |
Texture Description | Medium. |