Silver Maple Seedling

Silver Maple Seedlings for Sale (Acer Saccharinum)

Silver Maple Tree Seedlings make supremely quick work of filling out a landscape. It can grow about as wide as it is tall, providing ample shade in a sunny yard. As the gentle leaves move in the breeze, a silver-toned underside is revealed that almost appears to glimmer in the sun with a metallic touch.

Silver Maple Tree Seedlings Plant Details

Family: Sapindaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun – Partial Shade

Water Needs: Moderate - High

Height: 50-80 ft.

Spread: 35-70 ft.

Growth Rate: Very Fast

Bloom Time: Late Winter - Early Spring

Flower Color: Green, yellow

Wildlife Value: Provides seed & nesting material for birds and small mammals

As a tree well-adapted to wet areas such as riparian zones or floodplains, it has a high tolerance for consistently watered spots. However, it is incredibly adaptable and can even handle upland locations with compacted dry soil. For the best results (particularly with growth rate), plant seedlings in a well-drained, moderately wet site.

In ideal conditions, expect this seedling to sprout up to 7 feet year after year until maturity. This tree prefers full sun for maximum impact but can handle some shade, especially when it is young. The winged seeds, known as samaras, are an attractive food source for songbirds.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance of Silver Maple Seedlings

Due to the incredibly fast growth of Silver Maple Seedlings down to their roots, it is recommended to plant them in landscape spots away from structures, such as patios or plumbing. It is best planted in a location with plenty of space that needs fast shade.

Because of its tolerance of high moisture, it will stabilize soils along streams or reforestation sites. This tree will require regular pruning each year during the winter or early spring to control for shape and height. Monitor the branches regularly for storm damage.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Silver Maple Tree Seedlings

Silver Maple Seedlings have dramatic, deep jagged lobes that glow with a pale green underside that appears to be almost silver (which is what gives its name!). Adding to this tree’s drama is the display of its large, winged seeds, twirling their way onto the ground below in the spring.