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Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum

Category: Deciduous Tree • Maple

Silver Maple is a fast-growing shade tree, perfect for large landscapes and urban settings.

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Mature Height: 50-80 ft

Mature Width: 35-50 ft

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-9

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Fast

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Silver Maple is a popular tree found in eastern and central U.S. and southeastern Canada. Known for its adaptability, it thrives in various environments and is recognized for its distinctive silver leaves.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate a range of soil types.

Soil Preferences

Prefers moist, well-drained soils with good drainage. Adaptable to various pH levels.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

shade treespecimenstreet tree

Special Features

Fast growthattractive foliagegood shade provider

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Tolerates wet soil and urban conditions.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for large spaces due to its size. Consider placement away from structures to accommodate its spread.

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