Acer Saccharinum (Silver Maple) 'Pyramidale'

Species	:	Acer Saccharinum Pyramidale
Common Name(s)	:	Maple,Silver Maple
Tree Features	:	Autumn Colour,Large Leaves
Genus	:	Acer
Seasons of Interest	:	Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Pyramidal
Mature Size	:	Large (over 20m)
Soil Type	:	Dry Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tolerances	:	Pollution resistant
Tree uses	:	Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale'

Introduced in the mid 1880s, this large, broadly pyramidal tree is best suited for parkland, open spaces and wide verges.

It has heavy, ascending branches with smaller leaves than those of the species and is a good choice for verges and avenues.

Tolerating most soils and conditions it grows about half as wide as it is tall whilst often retaining its apically dominant central leader.

Like other clones of Silver Maple it is best not to manipulate by pruning as this will lead to a corrective cycle that is hard to break.

Even though this could be perceived as a street form, don’t be tempted as it is too vigorous and will quickly upset the pavement levels.

Mature height: 20m+

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