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Florida Maple

Acer barbatum

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Florida Maple

Thrives in part shade to full sun; prefers medium to moist conditions underfoot. Tops out around 6 m–15 m. Supports caterpillars (as a larval host).

Growing Florida Maple

Bloom: March–April
Flowers: Yellow & green
Light: Part shade, Full sun
Soil: Medium, Moist
Mature size: 6 m–15 m

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