Acer saccharinum
Silver Maple, Soft or White Maple
Description
This fast-growing, equally spreading tree can reach heights of 40-100'. Leaves of 3"-6" in width are five-lobed, with a light green top color and silvery color beneath. The fall color is a mixture of scarlet, orange and yellow. With an aggressive root system, this tree can be hard on sidewalks and sewers. It is, however, one of the best trees for poor soils where few other trees will grow.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green, Silver
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
Spring
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Messy
Design Styles
Meadow, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.