Do maple trees grow near lakes?

Maples are crazy. There is the Striped Maple, the Mountain Maple, the Sugar Maple, the Silver Maple. All have their own habitat. But... Silver Maple can be found near water, but the ubiquitous one is Red Maple. I have seen RM growing on an island in the middle of a lake. read more

Trees growing near lakes provide many benefits, including erosion control, shade and food or shelter for wildlife. Unfortunately, the trees near lakes must tolerate an excessive amount of water in the soil, which can spell trouble for most types of trees. read more

Willow trees (Salix spp.) and smaller shrubs of the willow family make ideal lake-side plantings. The native Black Willow tree has graceful, bamboolike leaves and its trunks can grow to a huge diameter with intriguing knobs and twists to accent your landscape. read more