Silver maple facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acer saccharinum |
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The silver maple (scientific name: Acer saccharinum) is a type of maple tree. It is also sometimes called the creek maple, river maple, or soft maple. This tree is originally from eastern North America. You can find it in the eastern United States and parts of southeast Canada. It is one of the most common trees growing in the United States.
Images for kids
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Twig and buds
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Bark
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Samaras (seeds) and leaves forming in April
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Female flowers
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Yellow autumn color
See also
In Spanish: Arce plateado para niños
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