Also called southern sugar maple, Florida maple (Acer floridanum) is another shade tree recognized for its heat tolerance, though a little hose of water in dry seasons is much appreciated.

But the leaves of Florida maple, sweetgum, crape myrtles, blackgums, correl and cypress trees all change colors, with general peak times in mid-to late November.

The red maple occupies one of the largest eastern north-south ranges in North America—from Canada to the tip of Florida. The tree is very tolerant and grows in nearly any condition.