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