Cultivar record / super-silver-haze
Super Silver Haze
The bud itself looks very sweet, almost like candy, which matches up to the smell and the taste.
- THC
- 21%
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Green House Seeds
Archive photography
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
- Haze
- Northern Lights #5 x Haze
- Skunk #1
Reported negatives
- Paranoid
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Overview
Super Silver Haze is a indica cannabis cultivar. Super Silver Haze won 1st prize at the High Times Cannabis Cup in three consecutive years: 1997, 1998, and 1999. It is noted as one of the defining sativa-dominant hybrids of the Dutch coffee shop era.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded lineage for Super Silver Haze lists Skunk, Northern Lights, and Haze. It was first bred by Green House Seeds.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include spicy, citrus and skunk.
Reported character
Reported effects include energetic, uplifted and creative. Individual experiences vary.
Background
Super Silver Haze is a long-standing favourite. I first sampled this strain in Greenhouse Coffee Shop in Amsterdam in 2010, and was immediately impressed. Bred by Greenhouse Seeds, this strain brings back so many fond memories.
Aroma
The sweet notes of this strain are immediately recognisable - for me, it is an instant whisk away to an Amsterdam coffee shop and hazy memories of fun times.
Taste
The taste of the Super Silver Haze does not disappoint. A sweet, almost sickly haze taste fills your mouth on the intake and stays with you after the exhale.
Effects
Strong sativa effects make this strain ideal for a morning smoke, if you are so inclined. After smoking this first thing I feel energised, happy and ready to work.
Appearance
This came in two dense nugs. The buds were well-formed, with only sporadic bits of leaf. Crystals and orange hairs very apparent. The bud itself looks very sweet, almost like candy, which matches up to the smell and the taste.
Conclusion
This strain won three cannabis cups in concurrent years (1997, 1998, 1999), and rightly so. Of all the strains I had sampled, particularly in the haze category, Super Silver Haze is up there.
Smoking Super Silver Haze takes me back to those days and is always a classic and enjoyable strain to smoke.
Uncertainty and variation
Super Silver Haze appears under several names in the archive. Cultivar characteristics vary between growers and batches. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Super Silver Haze appears under several names in the archive. Cultivar characteristics vary between growers and batches. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Super Silver Haze
Users most commonly report feeling energetic, uplifted and creative after consuming Super Silver Haze. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Myrcene (aroma and mood), Caryophyllene (comfort and ease), and Limonene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Super Silver Haze are Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation), Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease) and Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Super Silver Haze Questions
What did the Super Silver Haze review say about its background?
Bred by Greenhouse Seeds, this strain brings back so many fond memories.
What did the reviewed Super Silver Haze flower look like?
The bud itself looks very sweet, almost like candy, which matches up to the smell and the taste.
What aroma did the Super Silver Haze review describe?
The sweet notes of this strain are immediately recognisable - for me, it is an instant whisk away to an Amsterdam coffee shop and hazy memories of fun times.
How did Super Silver Haze taste in the review?
A sweet, almost sickly haze taste fills your mouth on the intake and stays with you after the exhale.
What effects did the Super Silver Haze review describe?
Strong sativa effects make this strain ideal for a morning smoke, if you are so inclined.
What was the review's verdict on Super Silver Haze?
Smoking Super Silver Haze takes me back to those days and is always a classic and enjoyable strain to smoke.
How strong is Super Silver Haze?
The archive record notes THC 21% and CBD <1% for Super Silver Haze. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Super Silver Haze suitable for beginners?
At around 21% THC, Super Silver Haze sits in the moderate-to-strong range. Beginners should start low and go slow — a little often goes a long way. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
Is Super Silver Haze indica or sativa?
Super Silver Haze is recorded as sativa-dominant hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
What terpenes are found in Super Silver Haze?
The archive records myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene as terpenes associated with Super Silver Haze.
What are the potential downsides of Super Silver Haze?
Commonly reported side effects include paranoid, dry mouth and dry eyes. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
Is every Super Silver Haze sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.