![]() ![]() ![]() Ones that I have seen in our yard are Io moth ( Automeris io), Rosy maple moth ( Dryocampa rubicunda), and Imperial moth ( Eacles imperialis), but there are quite a few other moths and butterflies that feed on maples. Red maple is the larval food source for a number of butterflies and moths. I've learned the hard way that when I plant a new maple, I protect the young tree with a tall wire fencing until it's tall enough to have its top out of reach. Deer will feed on the foliage, but the foliage is toxic to livestock. The seeds are eaten by birds, squirrels, and other animals. The tree itself provides shelter and cover for a wide variety of wildlife. Red maple is one of only a few trees recommended for large rain gardens or bio swales in Florida since it can tolerate both flooding and drought. A group or grove of trees, shrubs, bunching grasses, and ground covers also provides the best habitat for birds and pollinators Don't try to grow a lawn under this tree but use it in a grouping of other trees and understory shrubs. Do not plant it near septic or sewer lines and don't plant it near sidewalks or foundations. It's a fast grower compared to many other trees and grows well in full sun or partial shade. The red maple has aggressive and wide spreading roots, so give it plenty of room. This is an attractive, medium to large tree growing to 50 to 85 feet tall depending on its location. Red maple range map: Atlas of Florida's Plants While it prefers some acidity, it tolerates a variety of soil types. It will grow in both wet and dry soil, but in the southern part of Florida it's mostly found in wet soils. Forest Service, it's one of the most abundant trees in this range, because it grows well in a wide variety of habitats and because it's easy to grow and has reliable fall color even in Florida, it is widely planted. The red maple ( Acer rubrum) is native to most of Florida and its range also includes almost all of eastern North America including Canada. ![]()
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