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Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)

We grow and sell Silver Maple trees. We chose to grow and sell this variety of maple tree due to their color and qualities that evoke pleasure or delight to the eye and they grow well in the Chester County Pennsylvania area. All of our Silver Maple trees are started from seeds off Silver Maple trees growing on our property.

A potted Silver Maple tree can be transplanted into the ground almost any time of the year since their root system is barely disturbed with little or no stress when transplanted from a pot.

About Silver Maple

Silver Maple

The silver maple tree, scientifically known as Acer saccharinum, is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern and central North America. It is commonly found along waterways and in wetlands, leading to its colloquial name "water maple." This tree can grow to a height of 49-82 feet) and a spread of 36-49 feet. A 10-year-old sapling can stand about 26 feet tall.

Silver maples are known for their simple, opposite leaves with five lobes that are medium green on top and silvery white on the underside. The leaves are typically broad, with deep angular notches between the lobes. The tree is highly adaptable, growing well in poor acidic wet soils where other trees may not thrive. It can tolerate urban conditions and prefers full sun to light shade. However, the shallow roots of the silver maple can cause issues, such as disturbing driveways and sidewalks and invading septic systems and other drains.

Silver maples are among the earliest trees to flower in late February, providing an early source of pollen and nectar for bees. They produce winged seeds called samaras, which are the largest of any native maple species.

The silver maple is often planted as an ornamental tree due to its delicate and graceful foliage. However, it can become ragged when mature and is not considered spectacular in autumn. Despite this, its rapid growth makes it a popular choice for quick shade.

Silver maples can live up to 130 years or more and are useful in wet areas where few other trees can grow. They should be saved for planting in such conditions or where nothing else will thrive.

Silver maples are sometimes confused with other maple species, such as Acer rubrum, and are also known by various common names including soft maple, river maple, swamp maple, and white maple.