I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for an outdoor Japanese Maple tree in Zone 10.
All trees belong outdoors, including Maples. Ergo, there isn´t such thing as outdoors trees.
I live in south Florida and the summers can get pretty humid/hot and out sunlight is notorious. I am looking to add a Maple to my collection but unsure what will be best and can stand the South Florida sun. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Please, maybe take a look at these two species:
Acer Campestre:
www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/AcerCampestre.html
Acer Buergerianum:
www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/AcerBuergerianum.html
As for Palmatum cultivars... I don´t think they will endure very well Florida´s weather. The previous two are stronger and will better resist the strong tropical sun. However, there is a concern on these two too. These trees are deciduous, as every Arce species is, and I´m not fully sure that in Florida they might properly develop their necessary autumn/winter dormancy period.
It´s up to you anyways... But maybe choosing another not deciduous species would be better in Florida´s zone.
Alain