The large leaves turn reddish-bronze before they fall off during our brief South Florida winters. And new growth in spring is tinged with a beautiful reddish hue. This tree doesn't get as large as maples in the North. Although it grows tall it won't get especially broad so it works well in a medium-size yard and even many small yards. The maple can be inter-planted among other trees or planted in groups to create a woodland setting on a large, plain property..