Botanical profile

Acer saccharinum 'Apollo'

Latin name
Acer saccharinum 'Apollo'
Common name
Silver maple ‘Apollo’
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer saccharinum ‘Apollo’ is a remarkable ornamental silver maple selected for its vigorous growth and elegant silhouette, combining a broad, open crown with bright green foliage that catches the light and brings a dynamic, airy presence to beds, avenues, or large gardens. In spring and summer, the foliage offers a delicate and light texture, while in autumn it evolves into golden to warm yellow hues, enriching the landscape with attractive seasonal colors. Very hardy and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils, this maple prefers a sunny to partial shade exposure and stands out for its ease of maintenance and visual performance in both residential and public landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Hardiness zones 3–9
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well-drained, moist
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Inconspicuous greenish-yellow (spring)
Fruiting
Decorative Samares
Foliage color
Bright green ? warm yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Open
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
15 m (49 ft)
Width
10 m (33 ft)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

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