Silver Maple Tree - Acer saccharinum

Silver Maple Tree (Acer saccharinum) is a commonly used and beautiful ornamental tree, with lovely dual colored leaves that create a shimmering effect in the sunlight due to its silvery undersides.

Plant Details - Silver Maple Tree

Family: Sapindaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 50 – 80 ft.

Spread: 35 – 50 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Red

Wildlife Value: Attracts birds, butterflies

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Silver Maple Tree

Silver Maple Tree is a stately, large deciduous tree that can be found native to eastern and central parts of the United States.

This tree is a great choice for planting as an ornamental in the landscape. It can be utilized as a shade tree or to create a shade garden.

This maple tree gets its name due to its beautiful leaves that are green on top and silver underneath. Its leaves are deeply lobed. Its bark is also a silver gray in color. Its flowers are small and emerge in clusters. They are not showy and are red in color.

Looking for something you can plant and forget? This is a low maintenance tree that will bring lots of impact to your yard or landscape.

Plant this tree in an area with full sun to partial shade. It will grow best in full sun. This tree will create plenty of shade underneath as it grows with its large canopy.

Plant this tree in a location that has well draining, moist, and acidic soil. Water it in thoroughly when it is first planted until it has become well established.

You will not need to fertilize this tree.

Prune this tree when you notice damaged, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning this tree regularly will prevent dropping limbs during storms and high winds.

Its dual winged seeds, samaras, are a great food source for small animals. Local birds will find shelter in its branches and make nests with small branches. Cavity dwelling birds will use its large cavities for shelter.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Silver Maple Tree will attract butterflies and is a host plant to the pastel-colored Rosy Maple Moth.

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Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Silver Maple Trees flourish in damp, well-drained soil. Regularly water during dry periods and mulch around the base to retain soil moisture. Prune in winter or early spring to preserve shape and remove dead branches. Watch for pests and diseases.

Plant Reproduction

Silver Maple Tree spreads through wind-dispersed seeds called samaras.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

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