Silver maple trees are fastgrowing deciduous trees that grow to between 50 and 80 ft (15 – 25 m) with a spread of 36–49 ft (11–15 m) Silver maple fivelobed leaves are green on one side and silver on the other Silver maples thrive in zones 3 to 9 Other names for the silver maple tree are creek maple, silverleaf maple, water maple, and swamp maple Unlike other varieties of When leaf buds begin to develop in early spring, the silver maple also produces brilliantlycolored flowers that will turn into seeddispersing "propellers" Why People Plant Silver Maple Trees Besides its beauty, particularly when swaying in the wind, when people want to plant a tree that is likely to increase rapidly and provide shade or fill empty spaces, they often choose aAcer saccharinum commonly known as silver maple gets its name from the silvery undersides of its leaves This is one of the largest deciduous trees native to Missouri, typically growing to 5080' (less frequently to 100') tall with
