Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.

This plant has several common names including: silver maple, soft maple, sugar maple or white maple.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: silver maple, soft maple, sugar maple, white maple
Scientific name: Acer saccharinum
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Planting type: Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

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