Zone - 4-8 Mature Height: 50-70 ft Mature Width: 40-60 ft Growth/Year: 3 ft Sunlight: Full to Partial Sun Soil Conditions: Adaptable to various soils, drought tolerant
Acer Saccharinum is a medium-sized tree of short bole and quickly branching crown common in the Eastern United States where it is also called soft maple, swamp maple, water maple and white maple. It is found on stream banks flood plains and lake edges where it grows best on better-drained moist alluvial soils. Growth is rapid in both pure and mixed stands and the tree may live 130 years or more. This tree is cut and sold with red maple (A. rubrum) as soft maple lumber. The winged seeds are the largest of any of the native maple. They are produced in great abundance annually providing many birds and small mammals with food. An attractive tree with delicate and graceful foliage, this tree is often planted as an ornamental. The important climatic factors within the area of the natural distribution of this tree varies as follows: normal annual total precipitation 810 to 1520 mm (32 to 60 in); growing season precipitation (May June July and August) 200 to 810 mm (8 to 32 in); mean annual snowfall 0 to 254 cm (0 to 100 in); mean length of frost-free period 120 to 240 days (42).There is no information on specific climatic factors that may influence the natural range of this tree. It is not found in the colder climate of high mountainous areas and in the drier parts of its range it grows only along streams where ample moisture is available. Its ability to withstand temporary flooding better than other species gives it an advantage in competing for growing space. When planted as ornamentals trees grow vigorously under a variety of climatic factors from coast to coast. Buy your wholesale trees from our online nursery.
This tree will add beauty and value to your home. This tree will add a lot of color to your lawn. It will make a great addition to any lawn or landscape.
Trees can attract wildlife and add shade to your lawn.
This tree produces an abundance of bright yellow colored leaves that will make traffic stop and take a second look at your yard. This tree will also attract several varieties of birds.