'Caddo' Florida maple (Acer saccharum 'Caddo') AY-sir SAK-har-um Synonyms:  Acer barbatum var. caddo Genus:  Acer

The 'Caddo' maple typically reaches a mature height of 30 feet and spread of 25 feet, but may be taller. Its star-shaped leaves turn under slightly at the edges, and turn muted yellow to orange in the fall that can be spectacular. Its crown is oval-shaped, with an upright/erect growth habit. This moderately drought-tolerant maple is a great street or shade tree.

'Caddo' maples, native to southwestern Oklahoma, are well-adapted to heat and drought, and resistant to leaf tatter and scortch common among many maples. The leaves are dark green, leathery, and deeply lobed.

Care:  Provide fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. After plant is established, it grows best in non-irrigated lawns and can tolerate drought conditions in late summer.

Overview

Height Over 30 ft. Spread 15 ft. to 30 ft. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Foliage Uses Specimen Plant/Focal Point Style Formal Garden, Shade Seasonal Interest Fall Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Trees