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.
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
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.