Acer saccharinum

Common Name

Silver Maple

Scientific Name

Acer saccharinum

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Intolerant

Intolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

35

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

Form

vase

Vase

Mature Height

70 feet

Crown Spread

50 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Limited availability

Additional Information

Fast grower, with fairly weak wood. Shallow rooting system can damage sidewalks, pipes, and other infrastructure. Useful for wet areas. Transplants well.