Acer saccharinum
Silver Maple, Soft Maple
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 23m
Width:
11 - 17m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Sensitive
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.
Management Notes
- Surface roots may heave pavement and invade sewers
- Weak wood makes branches vulnerable to breaking in wind and ice storms
- Pruning important to developing stronger branching structure