Acer saccharinum

silver maple

The fastest growing of our native maples, silver maple is common along river and stream banks throughout New England. Deeply cut leaves have a wonderful silver sheen on their undersides, which is nicely visible during passing breezes.

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Height: 50-65 ft
Spread: 30-50 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Dioecious (fruits only on female plants)
Landscape Use
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


Acer saccharinum - silver maple from New England Wild Flower Society
Photo by Leonard Kenney (c) Native Plant Trust
silver maple - Acer saccharinum from Native Plant Trust
Photo by Jean Baxter (c) Native Plant Trust