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Silver Maple

Acer Saccharinum

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Overview

Acer saccharinum, commonly called Silver Maple, is a fast-growing deciduous tree, reaching heights of 50-80 feet with a 35-50 foot spread. It's valued for its silver-green foliage, which shimmers in the wind, and its tolerance to varying soil conditions. This species prefers full sun to partial shade and grows in hardiness zones 3-9. However, its brittle wood can pose a risk during storms, and roots may disrupt nearby structures.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — often between 50 to 80 feet; it's valued for its silver-green foliage
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — should be considered in landscape design to ensure adequate space for development; at around 2 to 3 feet per yearSilver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — this deciduous maple thrives in full sun to partial shade and is not particular about soil type; and an inviting habitat forSilver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — a fast-growing North American native; serves as a splendid selection for expansive garden landscapes and parksSilver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Fall foliage may not be as vibrant as other maples, often a modest yellowSilver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — with a widespread canopy stretching from 35 to 70 feet in diameter; serves as a splendid selection for expansive, image 70Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — it stands impressively tall+92

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
50–80 Ft.
Mature width
35–70 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — often between 50 to 80 feet; it's valued for its silver-green foliage
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — should be considered in landscape design to ensure adequate space for development; at around 2 to 3 feet per year
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — this deciduous maple thrives in full sun to partial shade and is not particular about soil type; and an inviting habitat for
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — a fast-growing North American native; serves as a splendid selection for expansive garden landscapes and parks
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Fall foliage may not be as vibrant as other maples, often a modest yellow
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — with a widespread canopy stretching from 35 to 70 feet in diameter; serves as a splendid selection for expansive, image 70
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — it stands impressively tall
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; serves as a splendid selection for expansive garden landscapes and parks
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — commonly called Silver Maple; it's valued for its silver-green foliage, image 57
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — serves as a splendid selection for expansive garden landscapes and parks; at around 2 to 3 feet per year
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — reaching heights of 50-80 feet with a 35-50 foot spread
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Be mindful of its shallow root system when planting near sidewalks or structures.<br><br>In spring
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — is a fast-growing deciduous tree
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — This species prefers full sun to partial shade and grows in hardiness zones 3-9; at around 2 to 3 feet per year
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — tree with green and yellow blooms
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — a fast-growing North American native; serves as a splendid selection for expansive garden landscapes and parks, image 66
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — small red or yellow flowers usher in the season; it's valued for its silver-green foliage, image 77
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Silver Maple's robust growth rate; it's valued for its silver-green foliage
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — should be considered in landscape design to ensure adequate space for development; at around 2 to 3 feet per year, image 75
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — small red or yellow flowers usher in the season
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — followed by the characteristic winged samaras which attract a variety of wildlife; serves as a splendid selection, image 78
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — commonly called Silver Maple; it's valued for its silver-green foliage
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — It's valued for its silver-green foliage
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — and an inviting habitat for local fauna; it's valued for its silver-green foliage
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