A beautiful autumn day under the silver maple trees (Acer Saccharinum).
Photos were taken yesterday at different times.
Facts about Silver Maple Trees:
- Deciduous.
- Transplants easily.
- Can live 130 years or more.
- Ideal for wet bottomland sites.
- One of the best trees for poor soil.
- Medium to large fast growing tree.
- Often used in residential areas for shade.
- Leaves turn yellowish orange in the fall.
- Easily recovers from extended periods of flooding.
- Leaves are deeply cut and silvery white underneath.
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The wood is soft and can be damaged by severe winds or ice storms.
In and Around the Garden 