Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum

Silver Maple is the fastest-growing maple — adding 3-5 feet per year of graceful, deeply-lobed leaves with distinctive silvery-white undersides that flash in the wind. It thrives in wet soil where other trees struggle. While its brittle wood makes it less ideal near structures, it provides quick shade and beautiful movement in large landscapes.

Hardiness Zones

3-9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

High

Maintenance

Moderate

Mature Size

50-80 ft H × 35-50 ft W

Growth Rate

Fast

Bloom Season

Early Spring

Bloom Color

Yellow fall foliage, silver leaf undersides

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with moist to wet soil. Keep away from buildings, driveways, and septic systems — aggressive roots and brittle branches. Prune to reduce weak branch crotches. Best for large, open properties near water features or in wet areas. Fast shade solution.