Silver Maple Tree Facts
Silver maples are one of the most common maple varieties cultivated in the United States. The tree name comes from the silver-white hue to the underside of tree leaves. Does this Spark an idea?
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Size
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Silver maple trees can grow up to 70 feet high and 30 feet wide. Because of its large size, the silver maple is popularly used as a shade tree.
Foliage
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Silver maple trees are deciduous and broad-leafed. In the summer, thick growth appears green on the top of the tree, easily distinguished from the silver leaves below.
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Benefits
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Even in poor soil conditions silver maple trees will thrive. The tree has an invasive root which can easily penetrate tough soils.
Sun Access
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Silver maple trees require access to full sun but can be grown in partial shade. They are hardy trees and can live in climate zones 3 to 9.
Warning
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Before planting a silver maple tree consider the location. Silver maple roots can break sidewalks and house foundations.
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References
- Photo Credit maple image by Vladimir Karpenko from Fotolia.com
