Silver Maple Tree

Silver Maple Tree - Acer saccharinum Silver Maple Tree (Acer saccharinum) is a commonly used and beautiful ornamental tree, with lovely dual colored leaves that create a shimmering effect in the sunlight due to its silvery undersides. Plant Details - Silver Maple Tree Family: Sapindaceae Light Requirement: Full Sun Water Needs: Moist Height: 50 – 80 ft. Spread: 35 – 50 ft. Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: Spring Flower Color: Red Wildlife Value: Attracts birds, butterflies Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Silver Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree is a stately, large deciduous tree that can be found native to eastern and central parts of the United States. This tree is a great choice for planting as an ornamental in the landscape. It can be utilized as a shade tree or to create a shade garden. This maple tree gets its name due to its beautiful leaves that are green on top and silver underneath. Its leaves are deeply lobed. Its bark is also a silver gray in color. Its flowers are small and emerge