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Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum

Description

 

The Silver Maple is a fast-growing shade tree that can reach 50-60 feet in height with a 40-60 foot spread.

It prefers moist soil and grows in sun or partial shade. It tolerates some flooding.

Its seeds are eaten by birds and squirrels. Its leaves turn a vibrant gold in Fall.

Its maple sap can be used to make a light syrup although the sugar content is very low.

  • Price:

    $1.00

  • SKU: 72-1
  • Type: Hardwood
  • Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Moisture Zones: Eastern
  • Soil Type: Moist
  • Windbreak: Fair
  • Erosion Control: Fair
  • Wildlife: Superior
  • Product Type: Bare-Root Seedlings

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USDA Hardiness Zones

The primary guide to determine plant hardiness is the USDA Hardiness Zone Map, which divides the United States into ten zones based on average minimum temperatures. Each zone is then subdivided into A and B sections. A plant is said to be hardy if it can tolerate the lowest average winter temperature that occurs in a zone. Hardiness is affected by duration and intensity of sunlight; amount and timing of rainfall; length and severity of summer drought; soil characteristics; slope; frost occurrence; humidity; and cultural practices.

For more information or questions contact your nearest forester for advice.