Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) is one of the most common trees in North America. It generally grows 50 to 80 feet tall, ...

Having a silver maple in your yard may seem like a lovely addition to the landscape, but if it's too close to the wrong things, it can cause real problems.

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