Silver Maple

Name                               Silver Maple
Family Species                Acer saccharinum
Wildlife Value                Good
Average height               65’
Origin                              Native
Shade Tolerance             Tolerant
Drought Tolerance         Tolerant
Growth Rate                    Rapid
Fruit                                 Winged seeds
Special Characteristics   Silvery underside leaves
Seedling Size                    12” to 18”
 
General Description: 
The silver maple is fast growing of nearly six feet in one year with massive spreading limbs. The silver maple is one of the first trees to flower after snow melt. This tree needs plenty of room for growth. The limbs tend to be easily broken with wind and ice storms. Turns a brilliant yellow in the fall. 
 
Uses:
It is a great tree for providing shade. Can be a strong and fairly hard wood but can rather brittle and decays readily when conditions are right.