The Silver Maple is found in many parts of North America. It is mainly found in the midwest and the east all the way from Maine to Florida. The bark of the tree is thin and gray on the trunk and some of the larger branches.
Smaller branches are gray with a little brown.
The leaves of the Silver Maple are sectioned into three main parts. The top of the leaves are a light shiny green and the bottoms are smooth and silvery. The Silver Maple tends to grow in moist soil, near streams and swamps. However, the Silver Maple can also grow in dry areas. The Silver Maple's seeds are brown and thin.