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Northwest Missouri State University


Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum

Native. Leaves opposite, simple, 3 to 6 inches across with five deep lobes and silver undersides. Reaches 60 to 80 feet in height for quick shade. Rapid growth causes weak wood. There are too many superior trees to warrant the use of this species.

GIS coordinate: N40 21.252 W94 53.139

Trail Number: C17

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Leaf - Silver Maple

Summer - Silver Maple

Summer '08 - Silver Maple

Summer '08 Bark - Silver Maple