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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) — which shimmers in the wind; it's valued for its silver-green foliage, image 61
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — reaching heights of 50-80 feet with a 35-50 foot spread; at around 2 to 3 feet per year
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — providing generous shade.<br><br>Ideal for USDA zones 3 to 9
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — Silver Maple's robust growth rate; it's valued for its silver-green foliage, image 73
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — the Silver Maple can be a central feature in the landscape
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Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — a fast-growing North American native
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