Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)
Acer saccharinum, or Silver Maple, is a fast-growing native tree that adds grace and beauty to Illinois landscapes. With its distinctive silvery-green leaves that shimmer in the breeze and turn golden-yellow in fall, it provides excellent shade and visual appeal. Well-suited to wet or low-lying areas, Silver Maple thrives in a variety of soils and supports local wildlife. Its rapid growth and adaptability make it a great choice for those looking to establish a mature tree canopy quickly while enhancing the natural ecosystem.
Acer saccharinum, or Silver Maple, is a fast-growing native tree that adds grace and beauty to Illinois landscapes. With its distinctive silvery-green leaves that shimmer in the breeze and turn golden-yellow in fall, it provides excellent shade and visual appeal. Well-suited to wet or low-lying areas, Silver Maple thrives in a variety of soils and supports local wildlife. Its rapid growth and adaptability make it a great choice for those looking to establish a mature tree canopy quickly while enhancing the natural ecosystem.
Acer saccharinum, or Silver Maple, is a fast-growing native tree that adds grace and beauty to Illinois landscapes. With its distinctive silvery-green leaves that shimmer in the breeze and turn golden-yellow in fall, it provides excellent shade and visual appeal. Well-suited to wet or low-lying areas, Silver Maple thrives in a variety of soils and supports local wildlife. Its rapid growth and adaptability make it a great choice for those looking to establish a mature tree canopy quickly while enhancing the natural ecosystem.
Bloom time: early to mid-spring
Habitats: moist floodplain woodlands; riverbanks; swamps
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist
Plant type (height): tree (60 to 100 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: clay-loam; loam; silt-loam