Two species of maple trees actually grow well in Florida. Many Northerners relocate to the Sunshine State and miss their sugar maple trees. The next best options: the native red maple (Acer rubrum) and the Florida maple (Acer saccharum subsp. floridanum). The native red maple loves growing in wet areas. They offer vibrant red fall leaves in the fall and gorgeous red flowers in the spring. Meanwhile, the Florida maple offers muted orange and yellow leaves. Some people consider the Florida … Continue reading...