Acer saccharinum

Silver Maple

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Large deciduous tree with deeply lobed leaves and silvery undersides. Fast-growing, thrives in moist soil near water. Not suitable for indoor cultivation.
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Plant Details

Common Name Silver Maple
Family Sapindaceae
Genus Acer
Species Saccharinum
Origin North America
Blooming Early spring, small greenish-yellow catkins before leaves emerge
Leaf Color Bright green above, silvery-white below
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, well-drained loamy soil; tolerates clay and wet conditions better than most maples

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Watering

High water needs when young; drought tolerant once established but prefers consistent moisture near roots

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best growth, coloration, and density

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts

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Pruning

Prune during dormant season to remove dead wood; avoid heavy pruning due to weak branch structure

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-35° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 100000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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