The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) is one of the most common trees in North America. It generally grows 50 to 80 feet tall, though a 10-year-old sapling will stand approximately 25 feet tall.

Though it can, in some ways, be considered a landscaper's dream, the fast growth, dense foliage, and aggressive roots of the silver maple can easily turn into a nuisance for owners of homes and ...