Silver maple

Silver maple, also known as creek maple, silverleaf maple, soft maple, large maple, water maple, swamp maple, or white maple, is a species of maple native to southeastern Canada. 

The silver maple tree is a relatively fast-growing deciduous tree, commonly reaching a height of 15–25 m, exceptionally 35 m. Its spread will generally be 11–15 m wide. A 10-year-old sapling will stand about 8 m tall. It is often found along waterways and in wetlands, leading to the colloquial name "water maple". It is a highly adaptable tree, although it has higher sunlight requirements than other maple trees. The leaves are simple and palmately veined, 8-16 cm long and 6-12 cm broad, with deep angular notches between the five lobes.

The autumn color is less pronounced than in many maples, generally ending up a pale yellow, although some specimens can produce a more brilliant yellow and even orange and red colorations. The tree has a tendency to color and drop its leaves slightly earlier in autumn than other maples.

Main Photo Credit: "Silver maple (Acer saccharinum), Wisconsin, USA" by Kevin, 2026. CC BY-NC 2.0.

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