Whilst they’re not suitable as a shade tree, they’re very good at attracting wildlife to your yard, including moose and whitetail deer who love to feast on the leaves, as well as the black-throated blue warbler. They prefer a damp climate, in full to partial shade with well-drained soil. Striped maples are small in terms of trees and often appear more like shrubs. Fall sees the typically, three-lobed maple leaves turn a beautiful shade of yellow, whilst winged seeds hang off the branches in clusters. The striped maple has a distinctive look due to its unique striped bark, which is green and smooth, running vertically when young, changing to reddish-brown as the tree matures. Fruit are large samara from the pollinated flowers, with broad, paired wings and a green colorĪvailable at: Nature Hills & Fast-Growing-Trees Other Common Names: Creek maple, Soft maple, Water maple, Swamp maple, Silverleaf maple, White maple, Large mapleĪverage Size at Maturity: 50-80 ft tall and 30-50 ft wideįlowering Season: Late winter/ early spring. Silver maples can be found on streets as well as in parks. In their natural habitat, they can be found near streams and marshes, so are tolerant of moist soils, although they can also be grown in drier areas. Silver maples have a shallow root system that can push up hard surfaces. Fall sees the leaves turn red, with some even turning orange/yellow, which creates a pleasant effect. They are large and stately trees, with an undulating crown due to the branches which tend to hang down. The name comes from the silver underside of the otherwise green leaves. The silver maple is a popular type of maple in Pennsylvania. Image Credit: Andreas Rockstein via Flickr
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