Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) [AY-sir SAK-har-eye-num] |
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| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Why Like | Named for the silvery undersides of its leaves, the Silver Maple is one of the tallest trees native to the Midwest, sometimes growing up to 100' tall. Grows well in mucky soils like Crow Island, but it has fallen out of favor as a landscape plant because the weak wood often splits in high winds or snow. Sap is somewhat sweet similar to Sugar Maple. |
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| Named Cultivars | Acer saccharinum 'Laciniatum', Acer saccharinum 'Silver Queen' |
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| I am a... | Deciduous Perennial Tree |
| Mature Size | 50 - 70 feet tall. 40 - 60 feet wide. |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Moisture Tolerance | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 3a - 9b |
| Tags | Wet Site Tolerant Bareroot Trees, Fall Color Trees, Fast Growing Trees, Large Trees, Shade Trees, Tall Trees |
| Bloom Period | March (First Bloom: 34 GDD, Full Bloom: 42 GDD) |
| Flower Color | Greenish-Yellow |
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