A young Silver Maple, fully leaved in a summer setting, on a grassy knoll

Silver Maple

Botanical Name: Acer saccharinum

En français: Érable argenté

The silver is very similar to the red maple. The difference is its leaves turn yellow or brown and not red, in autumn. Sometimes, the trunks are hollow which creates space for wildlife to live in.

Other names: Soft Maple, White Maple, Plaine blanche, Plaine de France

Blooms:

Width: Branches create a broad round crown.

Water: Need for lots of water.

Pollinators:

Best Soil: Prefers deep, moist, acidic soil, but can grow in a variety of different soils.

Its natural habitat: Riverbanks, lakeshores, wetlands, marshes..

Caring for Silver Maple

Plant at least 10 feet from sidewalks, driveways and foundation as the roots spread abundantly. Fast-growing tree. Flowers early in Spring. Prune branches to prevent ice damage. Not tolerant of high pH or soil compaction Moderate to high pollution tolerance.

References:

https://dengarden.com/landscaping/Silver-Maple-The-Nuisance-Tree

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