The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) is one of the most common trees in North America. It generally grows 50 to 80 feet tall, though a 10-year-old sapling will stand approximately 25 feet tall.

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

We have a 35-year-old silver maple tree that looks pretty sick this year. Half of the branches have no leaves, or just a few at the tips. The remaining look pretty good, but the leaves are smaller ...