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Acer rubrum 'Florida Flame'
Also Known As
- Florida Flame Red Maple
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 50'-60'
- W: 25'-40'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Acer rubrum 'Florida Flame' plant details
Acer rubrum 'Florida Flame' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer rubrum 'Florida Flame'
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: sapindaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 25 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 60 FT - tall
- Uses: fall color, shade tree, street tree
GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer rubrum 'Florida Flame'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Finally some fall color for warm-winter areas! This upright oval 50-60' shade/street tree opens bright red (even in summer heat) and offers fine fall color, as well, in a variety of bright reds!; introduced by Bob Burnes. S-PSh/M-W
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Acer rubrum 'Florida Flame' plant
How to Grow Acer rubrum 'Florida Flame'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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