2002-020 | Arboretum

Acer saccharinum 'Skinner'

Family: Aceraceae

Origin: Quebec to Florida to Minnesota,Nebraska,Kansas,Oklahoma,Louisiana

Common name: Skinner's Cutleaf Silver maple

Location: Plaza area outside Visitor's Center south of pathway

Number in accession: 3 (1) left 2018

GPS: 45* 43' 56" N 108* 67' 16" W

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This 34 inch Silver maple provides overall benefits of: $154 every year.

CRITIQUE

Silver maple is a tall, fast-growing, native tree of eastern North America. It is usually found growing in open sunlight along creeks and waterways. This species has become over planted. Without proper and frequent pruning high winds and ice can cause limbs to break. Many authorities recommend against planting silver maple.

Silver Maple

Catalogue A#2002-020 Z2

Coordinates: 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 16" W

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: Chicago area, Illinois, North America
       Landscape Uses: Shade tree
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 50-70 feet
Mature Width: 30-50 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Chicago), Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
       Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil
       Acid Soils: Tolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Moderately Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Moderately Tolerant
       Soil Salt: Intolerant
       Drought Conditions: Tolerant
       Poor Drainage: Tolerant
       Planting Considerations: Aggressive, Commonly planted, Highly susceptible to ice damage, Messy fruit/plant parts, Roots prone to invading sewer pipes, Weak wood and branch structure
       Ornamental Interest: Fall color
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
       Shape or Form: Broad, Irregular, Upright
       Growth Rate: Fast
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Game birds, Small mammals, Songbirds