Silver Maple Trees

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About Silver Maple Trees: Silver Maple is a medium to large fast growing tree. The species is ideal for wet bottomland sites and can easily recover from extended periods of flooding. One of the best trees for poor soil. Transplants very easily. The wood of this Maple tree is soft and can be damaged by severe winds or ice storms.


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Silver Maple
Silver Maple Tree Facts
Scientific Name:
Acer saccharinum
Foliage:
Silver-green leaves
Mature Height:
100 Feet
Mature Spread:
60 Feet
Soil:
Clay or loam
Zones:
4-8
Moisture:
average to moist

Along with its fast growth, it may live 130 years or more. The Silver Maple is often used in residential areas for shade because of its thick foliage and fast growth. Its leaves are deeply cut and silvery white underneath. They appear as light green and turn to yellow in the fall.

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