Acer rubrum 'Florida Flame' ~ Florida Flame Red Maple

Florida Flame Red Maple is a native deciduous tree with upright branching forming a rounded crown known for its red color in both spring and fall.  The foliage is a rich green that emerges bright red and after an attractive transition returns to bright red in fall.   A inconspicuous bloom of flowers in spring attract bees, and are followed by papery seedpods. Florida Flame is rather adaptable but grows best in rich and moist well-drained soils.   Type:  Tree Origins: Eastern North America, GA Native Height:  50’ - 60' Spread:  30' - 40' Spacing:  35' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest:  Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, and leafhoppers.  Verticillium Wilt can be fatal.  LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree,