 cutleaf
silver maple
Acer saccharinum--Silver Maple
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Height: 70 ft Spread: 50 ft
Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: more 18 inches
Comments: Silver maple is a fast-growing, weak wooded tree that is useful in wet areas. It transplants easily but
the root system forms surface roots. Silver maple can be a prolific seed producer giving rise to many volunteer
trees. The fall foliage color is generally yellow.
'Skinneri' - A cut-leaved selection with lateral branches that are more slender and horizontal than
other silver maples. Its large leaves provide shade and beautiful
detail in the landscape.
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