Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This is a fast-growing, pioneer species that can grow to 50-70 feet. It quickly establishes cover in natural habitats with rich, moist soils such as river bottoms. Due to its light wood, mature trees may drop branches so this species should be planted with caution in urban areas. Fall foliage is usually yellow.

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Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Riparian Restoration

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

50-70

Tree Size Class

A: 50'+ at maturity

Flower Color

Red

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

Feb-April

Growth Rate

Rapid