Common Name
Silver Maple
Scientific Name
Acer saccharinum
Hardiness Zone
3a [-35 to -40]
Tolerances
Drought
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Alkaline Soil
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Salt
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Shade
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Air Pollution
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Soil Volume
35
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Native to Vermont
Form
![vase](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/6_vase.jpg?itok=MwmwIzxX)
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.