Silver maple. A spreading tree often with pendent branches, leaves dark green, silvery beneath, turning yellow to orange in autumn Yellow flowers. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 15m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acer saccharinum
A spreading tree often with pendent branches, leaves dark green, silvery beneath, turning yellow to orange in autumn Yellow flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | saccharinum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Silver maple |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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