Florida maple Aceraceae Acer barbatum Michx. symbol: ACBA3 Leaf: Opposite, simple, orbicular in shape, 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in length and width, entire margin with 3 or 5 somewhat rounded lobes, green above, paler and often fuzzy below. Flower: Yellow-green, small, hanging from a long (1 to 2 inches) stalk in clusters of a few flowers, appearing with the leaves. Fruit: Samara, about 3/4 inch long, spreading at about 65 degrees (wider than sugar maple), mature in the mid-summer. Twig: Slender and shiny, reddish brown, terminal buds sharp pointed, brown and fuzzy. Bark: Light gray, with thick irregular curling ridges, becoming plated. Form: Medium sized tree to 60 feet, elliptical crown. Looks like: sugar maple - Norway maple - red maple - black maple Additional Range Information: Acer barbatum is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting Florida maple. External Links: USDAFS Silvics of North America USDA Plants Database Horticulture