Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum

A very large, fast-growing maple with deeply lobed leaves silvery underneath. Fast but weak-wooded and prone to storm breakage; surface roots common.

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
moderate
Mature size
50-80 ft × 35-50 ft
Bloom
Inconspicuous — grown for shade.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 3–9

Care guide

Quick ID

Very large, fast-growing maple (*Acer saccharinum*). Deeply lobed leaves with silvery undersides.

Sun & Site

Full sun (6+ hrs); highly adaptable, tolerates wet and clay soils.

Pruning & Shaping

Prune in late winter. The wood is weak — thin co-dominant leaders and tight unions early to reduce storm breakage.