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Acer saccharinum

Also Known As

Creek Maple
Silver Maple
Silverleaf Maple
Soft Maple
Swamp Maple
Water Maple
White Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 50'-80'
W: 40'-70'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Acer saccharinum plant details

Acer saccharinum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer saccharinum

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 40 FT - 70 FT - wide, 50 FT - 80 FT - tall
Uses: culinary, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer saccharinum

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and pollution
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silver Maples have become quite popular for their use as a fast growing shade tree. They have a naturally spreading branching habit that pack in thousands of clusters of leaves and produce a dark, cool shade. Silver Maples are often used in public parks to created shaded lawn areas with branches starting more than 30 feet above the ground. Trees can grow more than five feet per year and have wide travelling roots to provide good stability. Best placed away from buildings to prepare for their eventual large size.

Silver Maples like water and thrive in lawn watering conditions, but are also quite drought tolerant. The name 'Silver' comes from not only the silver shine on the bottom of the leaves that shine like stars from above, but also the deeply fissured bark which is quite silver - especially when young.