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Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts
Also called Soft Maple and White Maple, this tree grows to a height of 50 to 80 feet and a spread of 35 to 50 feet at maturity, growing at a fast rate with height increases of more than 24 inches per year. It yields pairs of winged seeds over 3 inches long that are the largest seeds of all native maples. This tree grows in full sun to shade, in rich, moist to wet, slightly acidic soils.
May Attract
Silver Maple is thought to attract these families of birds
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Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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