A medium to large tree with spreading branches forming a variably rounded to informally spreading crown. A fast-growing tree subject to iron and manganese chlorosis on high pH soils which may cause dieback or eventual death. Often called soft maple because the wood is the softest of the maples used for lumber. The largest tree in North Dakota is 66 feet tall with a canopy spread of 72 feet.
Silver Maple
$2.00Price
Expected arrival May 2026
Soils
Soil Texture - Performs poorly on tight clay soils.
Soil pH - 4.5 to 7.0. Not adapted to saline/alkaline soils.
Windbreak Suitability Group - 1, 3.
Cold Hardiness USDA Zone 3.
Water Susceptibility to drought, winter stem dieback, sunscald injury and chlorosis affected by genetic variability and original seed source.
Light Full sun.