YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Silver Maple
Catalogue A# 2001-010 H16
GPS 45D 43' 59" N / 108D 37' 21" W
Acer saccharinum 'Skinner'
Family; Aceraceae
Origin: Cultivar of species native from eastern to mid America
Common name: Skinner Cut-leaf Silver Maple
Location: Homestead-East side of large Koi pond
Number in accession: 1
Curator's note: One of finest 'Skinner' specimens in area
This 39 inch Silver maple provides overall benefits of: $143 every year.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: 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 , 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, Songbird
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 in some areas of U.S.. Without proper and frequent pruning high winds and ice can cause limbs to break. Many authorities recommend against planting silver maple.
