One of Davenport’s biggest silver maple trees was trimmed down to size on Monday when homeowner Joy Thompson hired a tree service to remove all the major limbs, leaving the trunk in place as a spring ...

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.

From how tall maple trees can grow to the surprisingly cold temperatures they can withstand, you'll love learning these fun ...