Latin Name Acer saccharinum
Current Height & Cost 8ft - $140 planted
Eventual Size at Maturity Height - 50ft, Spread - 35ft
Space Requirements at least 20ft from paved surfaces and buildings; 25ft from existing trees
Form rounded crown
Growth Rate 2-3 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant yes
Drought Resistant yes
Moisture Tolerant yes
Light Required needs full sun
Fall Colour yellow
Special Features delicate, silvery leaves cast a lighter shade than most maples
Wildlife provide food and shelter for birds, bats and butterflies
Tree Tips tolerates drought and seasonal flooding