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Acer saccharinum
silver maple
A very vigorous deciduous tree with deeply palmately-lobed leaves, white beneath, turning red and yellow in autumn; small yellow-green flowers before the leaves
Synonyms
Acer dasycarpumAcer eriocarpum
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem
Diseases
Verticillium wilt may be a problem
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