What is another word for Acer Saccharinum?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪsə sˈakɑːɹˌɪnəm] (IPA) 
Acer saccharinum is commonly known as the silver maple, a species of maple tree native to North America. It is a fast-growing deciduous tree with a rounded crown and deeply lobed leaves. The tree is renowned for its silver-grey bark and, in the fall, its yellow-orange foliage is a spectacle to behold. There are a number of alternative names for the species, such as soft maple, river maple, white maple, and water maple, which all reference its habitat preference. Additionally, it is known as the boxelder maple due to its similarity to another tree species Acer negundo, which is commonly known as the boxelder.
