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silver maple
Acer saccharinum
tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water
A fast-growing deciduous tree with delicate, finely-divided leaves that turn brilliant yellow or red in fall. Silver maples prefer moist soil and are commonly planted for quick shade, though their weak wood and aggressive roots require careful siting.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 7.3Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreakedible
Coppicing
Edible Parts
sap
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation