The tree grows to heights of 80 to 100 feet and has a smooth light bark with foliage that turns red in the fall.
Propagation is by seed, and the Silver Maple prefers cool, moist soil with a high water table.
Formerly an important ornamental tree because of its rapid growth, and Silver Maple is now banned in many communities because of problems with the growth patterns. Mature trees can become quite large and they will break up easily in stormy weather, presenting a damage hazard in cities where the trees are in close proximity to buildings, people, and automobiles. All Rights Reserved . No images, graphics, software, scripts, or applets may be reproduced or used in any manner without permission from the copyright holders.