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Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum, Sapindaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Path RushJuncus tenuis
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
GooseberryRibes uva-crispa
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
CottonwoodPopulus deltoides
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Kentucky Coffee TreeGymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky coffee tree's allelopathic compounds and extensive root system can inhibit silver maple growth in floodplain plantings

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Silver Maple grow in?

Silver Maple grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Silver Maple?

Good companions for Silver Maple include Path Rush, Gooseberry, Cottonwood.

Design guilds with Silver Maple and see companion relationships visually.

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