Acer floridanum

Southern Sugar Maple (Florida Sugar Maple)

Known as a southern sugar maple or Florida sugar maple, this versatile tree is extremely heat tolerant with leaves that do not scorch. Fall foliage ranges from yellow to orange to scarlet often with multiple colors all at once. Leafs out earlier than most sugar maples and develops fall color about two weeks later. 

Southern sugar maple flowers are visited by pollinators and seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals. It is a good source of early spring nectar for bees.

Use this native maple as a shade or street tree and expect moderate to rapid growth. Can also be planted under pine trees and in natural settings. Tolerates heat, drought after it is established, full sun and heavy shade but prefers well-drained soil.

  • Heat tolerant
  • Growth rate rapid
  • Yellow to scarlet fall foliage

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 7
  • Height: 20-25 ft
  • Spread: 20-30 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
• Foliage Color
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Classification by Use
• Color Impact
• Drought Tolerant
• Native
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree
Habit
• Upright
Light Requirement
• Part Sun
• Shade
• Sun
Foliage
• Deciduous
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Growth Rate
• Fast
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Foliage Color
• Green
• Red
• Yellow
Attributes
• Fall Color
• Fast Growing
• Heat Tolerant
• Native
• Vigorous
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer floridanum

Acer floridanum is great as a shade or street tree. It has moderate to rapid growth. This native maple can also be planted under pine trees and in natural settings. Once established, it tolerates heat and drought and can thrive in a wide range of exposures from full sun to heavy shade. However, it does prefer well-drained soil.