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Family: Aceraceae
Form: Deciduous tree with oval canopy, reaching 40 to 60 feet
Leaves: Simple, opposite, 3- to 5-lobed, fall color
Stem/Bark: Pale gray
Flower: Red, borne in clusters
Fruit: Winged samaras, red
Comments: One of four maple species native to Florida
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