Description
Acer saccharinum ‘Silver Cloud’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 40′ high x 20′ wide
Tree Form: Round, upright
Canopy: Dense
Growth Rate: Fast
Special Features: Attractive foliage, fall color, hardy
Fall Color: Golden yellow
Description: A large, very hardy, and fast-growing deciduous tree with an upright habit and a tendency towards a single trunk. Ideal for larger home landscapes as a feature or shade tree.
Ornamental Features: Silver Cloud Maple has attractive green foliage with silver undersides throughout the season. The interestingly shaped leaves shimmer silver in the wind and turn a golden yellow in fall.
Landscape Attributes: A deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a rounded, upright form. Requires occasional maintenance and only prune after leaves have fully developed.
