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4. silver MAPLE The Silver Maple tree is one the most common trees of North America and can be an excellent tree for landscaping. Its scientific name is Acer saccharinum and like all maple trees has a five pointed leaf and produces a prolific amount of seeds in the early spring. The seeds grow in a pair of "wings" and when mature, separate and whirl down from the tree on a single "wing". The Silver Maple generally grows 50 to 80 feet tall. A 10 year old sapling will stand approximately 25 feet tall. 5. Sugar MAPLE Beauty, charm and strength - the Sugar Maple is a hardwood that embodies it all. Rising to heights of nearly 100 feet, the Sugar Maple expands its grace, spreading out its incomparable leaves to widths of 50 feet across. It's no wonder New York and Vermont have both adopted it as their state trees and Canada has adorned its national flag with the Sugar Maple's incredible leaf. Its autumn foliage stands out above all others in the landscape. That's when the substantial green leaves morph to rich golds, bright yellows, then a burnt orange so vivid it almost glows. The source of maple syrup, this shade tree set the bar for fiery orange fall hues. 6. japanese MAPLE Renowned for beauty in every season, Japanese maple is a focal point in any border. This specific varietal is suited to large or small gardens. As a solitary specimen it is breathtaking, its fall foliage remaining for weeks, then falling into a brilliant pool of crimson, orange, or gold on the garden floor. As an accent in the border, it draws the eye to its blazing canopy of color, enlivening an area that might otherwise be dull in autumn. And in a large planting along a walk, driveway, or slope, it creates a ribbon of bright color.Plant it in a well-drained site shielded from wind and full sun. 4 5 6