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Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)

Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)

Regular price $137.50 USD
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The Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) is a fast-growing tree that provides shade, beauty, and ecological benefits to a wide range of landscapes. Known for its silver undersides and rapid growth, this tree can quickly establish in disturbed areas, contributing to ecosystem recovery while offering long-term benefits.

Our Silver Maples are selected for their vigorous growth and adaptability, making them ideal for low-input systems. They play a critical role in ecological restoration, helping to improve soil and water dynamics while enhancing biodiversity.

Plant Characteristics:

  • Scientific Name: Acer saccharinum
  • Size & Shape: Grows 50-80 feet tall with a spread of 35-50 feet; broad, rounded crown with a graceful, arching form.
  • Fruit Type: Winged seeds (samaras) that mature in late spring.
  • Flowering: Small, yellow-green flowers in early spring.
  • Ecological Benefits: Silver Maple’s extensive root system helps reduce erosion and manage stormwater runoff; its leaves contribute to nutrient cycling, improving soil fertility in degraded areas.
  • Wildlife Benefits: Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals, while its dense canopy offers shelter and nesting sites for various species.

Growing Conditions:

  • Sun Requirement: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
  • Water Requirement: High tolerance for wet soils; adaptable to a wide range of moisture conditions, from floodplains to upland areas.
  • Hardiness Zone: Zones 3-9.
  • Soil Preference: Thrives in moist, well-drained soils but can adapt to various soil types, including clay and sandy soils.

Photos by: Plant Image Library, Van Waffle

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