MAPLE FLORIDA FLAME RED MAPLE

Florida Flame Red Maple

(Acer rubrum ‘Florida Flame’)

The Florida Flame Red Maple is one of the best maple trees for warm southern climates. Selected for its ability to thrive in areas with milder winters, this beautiful shade tree delivers the classic brilliant red fall color that maples are known for.

With a strong upright form and attractive green foliage during the growing season, Florida Flame makes an excellent shade tree, lawn specimen, or landscape centerpiece. In autumn, the foliage turns vibrant shades of red and orange, creating a striking seasonal display even in regions where many maples struggle to color well.

This adaptable tree performs well in full sun or partial shade and grows into a stately shade tree perfect for yards, parks, and larger landscapes.

Plant Details

• 🌱 USDA Growing Zones: 3–9

• ☀️ Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• 📏 Mature Height: 35–40 ft

• ↔️ Mature Width: 25–35 ft

• 🌳 Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree

• 🌿 Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• 🍁 Fall Color: Bright red to orange

• 💧 Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• 🌿 Soil Preferences: Adaptable; grows best in well-drained soils

• 🐝 Landscape Use: Shade tree, lawn specimen, street tree