Florida maple
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Acer saccharum subsp. floridanum
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Aceraceae
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Ecological Restoration Notes: |
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Availability: |
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Widely cultivated. |
Description: |
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Height: |
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Typically 25-50 feet in height with a 25-45 feet spread; to 83 feet in Florida. Taller than broad.
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Range: |
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Southeastern United States south to Polk County, where collected once by H.H. Hume in 1936 (s.n. FLAS). |
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Salt Water Tolerance: |
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Low; does not tolerate flooding by salt or brackish water. |
Salt Wind Tolerance: |
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Low; salt wind may burn the leaves. |
Drought Tolerance: |
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Light Requirements: |
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Light shade to shade. |
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Wildlife and Ecology: |
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Provides significant food and cover for birds and other wildlife. Attracts pollinators. |
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Comments: |
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We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. |
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