Order Sapindales (Soapberries, Cashews, Mahoganies, and Allies)
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Acer saccharinum
(Silver Maple)
Acer saccharinum
(Silver Maple)
11 Feb 2026
First flowers in the yard.
Acer saccharinum
(Silver Maple)
16 Apr 2025
Most of the flowers on our silver maple tree are male, but some branches have either female or perfect flowers.
Here are some samaras that are developing.
Acer saccharinum
(Silver Maple)
6 Mar 2025
I'm not sure when the first flowers opened, but they are open and releasing pollen today.
These are the first flowers that I've seen so far in the yard this year.
Most of the flowers are male, but there are a few branches with perfect flowers ( ...
Acer saccharinum
(Silver Maple)
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Acer saccharinum
(Silver Maple)
Taxonomy
Order:
Sapindales (Soapberries, Cashews, Mahoganies, and Allies)
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