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Acer saccharinum 'Born's Gracious'

Also Known As

  • Born Gracious Cutleaf Silver Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-50'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Acer saccharinum 'Born's Gracious' plant details

Acer saccharinum 'Born's Gracious' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer saccharinum 'Born's Gracious'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer saccharinum 'Born's Gracious'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extremely-dissected silver maple leaves! Light green leaves turn a brilliant yellow in fall.
A silver maple with deeply dissected leaves, fast growth rate and orange-red fall color. Large tree to 50' or so.

Gardening facts about Acer saccharinum 'Born's Gracious' plant

How to Grow Acer saccharinum 'Born's Gracious'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • green
    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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