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  1. Acer saccharinum - Wikipedia

    • Acer saccharinum, commonly known as silver maple, creek maple, silverleaf maple, soft maple, large maple, water maple, swamp maple, or white maple, is a species of maple native to the eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. It is one of the most common trees in the United States. Although the silver maple's Latin name is similar… See more

    Description

    The silver maple tree is a relatively fast-growing deciduous tree, commonly reaching a height of 15–25 m (49–82 ft), exceptionally 35 m (115 ft). Its spread will generally be 11–15 m (36–49 ft) wide. A 10-year-ol… See more

    Cultivation and uses

    Wildlife uses the silver maple in various ways. In many parts of the eastern U.S., the large rounded buds are one of the primary food sources for squirrels during the spring, after many acorns and nuts have sprouted a… See more

     
  1. 25 Different Types of Maple Trees (With Pictures & Names)

  2. Acer saccharinum (River Maple, Silverleaf Maple, Silver Maple, …

  3. 32 Maple Trees: Types, Leaves, Bark – Identification …

    Nov 3, 2023 · Maple tree leaves: Red maple tree leaves are light green with white undersides. The leaves have between three and five lobes and are typically 2” – 4” (5 – 10 cm) wide and long. Unlike sugar maples and silver maples, red …

  4. Types of Maple Trees: Identification Guide, Chart

    Aug 15, 2024 · Maple trees are beloved for their gorgeous fall colors, but there are a few species that are easily confused. With a few hints, you can quickly learn how to identify the different types of maple trees and avoid tapping that …

  5. The Characteristics of the Silver Maple Tree - Treehugger

    Feb 6, 2019 · The silver maple is also known as Acer saccharinum, soft maple, river maple, silverleaf maple, swamp maple, water maple, and white maple. It's is a medium-sized tree of short bole and quickly...

  6. Types of Small Maple Trees (With Pictures) – …

    Dec 12, 2022 · Also called dwarf maple or white maple, this species of tree is related to the sugar maple. The tree’s sap is sweet and can be used to make maple syrup. As one of the cold-hardiest maples, this tree thrives in Canada …

  7. 15 Beautiful Species of Maple Trees - The Spruce

    Mar 15, 2024 · Maple trees include a sizable number of species in the genus Acer within the plant family Aceraceae. Most maple species are deciduous woody plants, ranging from multi-stemmed shrubs to large upright trees with massive …

  8. Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) at Oakland Nurseries Inc

    Other Names: Soft Maple, White Maple. Description: A most versatile and popular shade tree because it is so fast growing, eventually becoming very large, suitable only for larger home landscapes; interestingly shaped leaves whose …

  9. Common Maple Trees In Ohio (8 Types You Must Know)

    May 20, 2023 · In this article, I’ll go over eight of the most commonly grown maple trees in Ohio, including both native and non-native naturalized varieties. Each tree is distinct in its own right and can provide syrups, hardwoods, and …