Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Acer saccharinum



  • Common Name - silver maple
  • Botanical Name - Acer saccharinum
  • Family - Sapindaceae
  • Leaf - small palamate lobe, acute apex, ovate shape, acute apex, dentate margin
  • Flower - umbel, March
  • Bud - opposite
  • Bark -  deeply fissured
  • Fruit - samara
  • Habit - ascending branches, multiple leader branches & water shoots
  • Form - globose
  • Size - 22-30m
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/humus rich/well-drained soil
  • Notes - hearty

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