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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

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) — It's valued for its silver-green foliage; and an inviting habitat for local fauna
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — However, its brittle wood can pose a risk during storms, and roots may disrupt nearby structures; and an inviting habitat for
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)<br><br>The Silver Maple; it's valued for its silver-green foliage, image 65
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)<br><br>The Silver Maple; it's valued for its silver-green foliage
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — should be considered in landscape design to ensure adequate space for development
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — small red or yellow flowers usher in the season; it's valued for its silver-green foliage
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — However, its brittle wood can pose a risk during storms, and roots may disrupt nearby structures; and an inviting, image 64
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — often between 50 to 80 feet; it's valued for its silver-green foliage, image 69
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — commonly called Silver Maple
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — followed by the characteristic winged samaras which attract a variety of wildlife
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — often between 50 to 80 feet
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — reaching heights of 50-80 feet with a 35-50 foot spread; at around 2 to 3 feet per year, image 59
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — with a widespread canopy stretching from 35 to 70 feet in diameter; serves as a splendid selection for expansive garden
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — which shimmers in the wind; it's valued for its silver-green foliage
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — which shimmers in the wind
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Be mindful of its shallow root system when planting near sidewalks or structures.<br><br>In spring; and an inviting habitat
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — with a widespread canopy stretching from 35 to 70 feet in diameter
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — It's valued for its silver-green foliage; and an inviting habitat for local fauna, image 60
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — tree with green and yellow blooms; at around 2 to 3 feet per year
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — However, its brittle wood can pose a risk during storms, and roots may disrupt nearby structures
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Be mindful of its shallow root system when planting near sidewalks or structures.<br><br>In spring; and an, image 76
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — and an inviting habitat for local fauna
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — at around 2 to 3 feet per year; serves as a splendid selection for expansive garden landscapes and parks, image 74
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — this deciduous maple thrives in full sun to partial shade and is not particular about soil type
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