Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
saccharinum
ID:
515672

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1055 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515004



Common Names

  • Silver Maple
  • Soft Maple
  • White Maple


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Synonyms

  • Saccharodendron saccharinum (L.) Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Sacchrosphendamnus saccharinus (L.) Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Acer coccineum Wender. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum aureovariegatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum pendulum Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Acer eriocarpum Michx. [unknown]
  • Acer pallidum Aiton ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Acer pavia Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer saccharinum ahlesii A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer saccharinum pseudoplatanoides Pax [unknown]
  • Acer saccharinum purpureocarpum A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer saira K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer tomentosum Desf. [unknown]
  • Acer virginianum Mill. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Argentacer saccharinum (L.) Small [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum macrophyllum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum sanguineum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum monstrosum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum arbusculum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum serpentinum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum nanum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum pyramidale Späth [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum coloratum Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum lutescens Späth [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum aureomarginatum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum citreovariegatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum albovariegatum Späth [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum pulverulentum Späth [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum lacteum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum subtrilobatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum palmatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum pendulum (Van Houtte) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum tripartitum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum pseudoternatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum longifolium Späth [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum curvatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum laciniatum (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum weiri Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dasycarpum heterophyllum D.Thomson [unknown]
  • Acer heterophyllum laciniatum Carrière [unknown]
  • Argentacer saccharinum laciniatum (Carrière) Moldenke [unknown]
  • Acer saccharinum variifolium V.V.Byalt & Firsov [unknown]

Description

Acer saccharinum (also called Silver Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It has a rounded crown and ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is often found in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acer saccharinum is used as an ornamental tree for its attractive bark and foliage. It is also used for windbreaks and as a shade tree. The sap of Acer saccharinum can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer saccharinum is a small, yellow-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged samara. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer saccharinum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame. Plant out in the autumn.

Where to Find Acer saccharinum

Acer saccharinum is native to North America and can be found in moist woods, floodplains, and along streams and rivers.

Acer saccharinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer saccharinum?

Acer saccharinum

What is the common name of Acer saccharinum?

Silver maple

What type of plant is Acer saccharinum?

Deciduous tree

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References