Common Name:

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Family:

Sapindaceae

Form:

Size:

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

Fruit Color:

Phenology:

Noted For:

Recommended Uses:

Considerations:

Availability:

Propagation:

Light:

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Usually moist, occasional inundation ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Clay, Loam, Organic

Soil pH:

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B

Wildlife:

Seeds consumed mostly by squirrels and other rodents. 

Native Habitats:

Natural Range in Florida:

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Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

In January the tree bears tiny red flowers followed by conspicuous, bright-red, winged samaras,or keys, which remain on trees for several weeks, serving as indicators of spring.

Florida-grown stock does not need cold temperatures to stimulate flowering, but out-of-state stock does, and should be avoided.

Red maple has the greatest south-north range of tree species in eastern North America.