This large deciduous tree has a greyish trunk that may have suckers and spreading branches that forms a domed crown. It has light green lobed leaves that turn yellow-orange to red in autumn and the greenish flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Acer saccharinumis naturally found from Quebec in Canada to Florida, USA growing in moist fertile well-drained soils. It prefers a sunny open position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Silver Maple is grown for its rapid growth rate and its colourful autumn foliage. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for summer shade. It is also used for roadside plantings and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is suitable for cool mountain regions. ID 1609

Note:
It is a large fast growing tree that has branches to the ground and may have multiple trunks.

Acer(A-sçr) saccharinum (sak-kar-EYE-num)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family