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| + | ''[[Acer]] saccharinum'' has semi-pendulous branches growing in an open form, which in turn casts a pretty open shade. On old trees the bark, a gray-silver, peels off in long strips. The light green on top leaves are silvery underneath, have 5 lobes and range from 3 to 6 in wide. Fall color is not impressive, with leaves turning a light yellow. Roots will badly damage sidewalks (and sewers). |
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| + | Trees are fast growing. Narrow crotch angles combined with weak wood mean that branches are prone to break off. Many consider this the least desirable of the maples. |
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| :''More information about this species can be found on the [[Acer|genus page]].'' | | :''More information about this species can be found on the [[Acer|genus page]].'' |
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| ===Pests and diseases=== | | ===Pests and diseases=== |
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| + | [[Aphids]]. [[Cottony scale]]. |
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| ==Cultivars== | | ==Cultivars== |
− | *'Silver Queen' | + | *'Silver Queen' - A more upright habit, with bright golden leaves in autumn, and no seeds. |
− | *'Wieri' ('Laciniatum') | + | *'Wieri' ('Laciniatum') - Wier Maple, Cutleaf Silver Maple. Has much more finely cut leaves, and provides a bit more open shade than the species. |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
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| <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> | | <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> |
| <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> | | <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> |
− | <!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 -->
| + | *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 |
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| ==External links== | | ==External links== |