A weak tree....! Silver maple is a great fast growing tree, but not
the strongest. It's a good idea to cut out very heavy limbs, a bit
more drastic pruning than some other maples

I find it fun to identify trees in the winter, without leaves...!
It's amazing how quickly you can do this once you start. Notice the
branches growing downward at the base and then they start to "fan"
upward until they are vertical on this tree. Yeup, it's a Pin Oak!

Oh No....!

This poor rhododendron !!! This was a tough call though.....removing the ice accumulation before the limb broke could have just as easily caused damage. Oh well, nothing a little "restoration" pruning in the Spring won't fix !