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Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple)
Origin
Eastern North America
History
Geographic Information
Family
Aceraceae
Plantings on Campus
- Between Avard and Conservatory ()
Silver Maple
- Convocation Hall ()
Silver Maple
- E. Library ()
Silver Maple
- Dunn ()
Silver Maple
- Quad ()
Silver Maple
- Front Conservatory ()
Silver Maple
Uses
The silver maple is very tolerant of urban conditions, and is often planted along streets.
Images
Silver Maple, April 15, 2008
Silver Maple Bud, April 15, 2008
Older silver maple, showing bark. October 1, 2007
Silver Maple Leaf, October 1, 2007
Silver Maple Flowers, May 11, 2008
Silver Maple leaves, note silvery underside. September 9, 2007