Silver Maple Tree

Silver Maple Tree

common name: Silver Maple Tree
scientific name: Acer saccharinum

Biology & Ecology: The silver maple tree, or Acer saccharinum, is a maple tree found in eastern US and Canada. It is a fast growing tree, which a common height between 50-80 ft. Its an adaptable tree. It has higher sunlight requirement though. They will survive through a variety of soil conditions. The upright nature of the silver maple tree gives it an open oval shape. The leaves are three to six inches in width.  In areas with extreme weather storms, this tree will likely become damaged easily.

Location: My front yard.
Time: 3:45 pm.
What was it doing: photosynthesis.



Snowy Silver Maple I took from the Winter.

Blosseming Picture I took in the spring.