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
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–90′ tall × 35–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
high
Zone 2aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 9b
pH Range
47.3
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 7.3
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
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
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
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
