$44.99
Keystone Species, Pollinator Plants, Rain Gardens
50 - 80'
2 Gallon
March, April
Green, Red, Yellow
Medium, Moist, Wet
Moist; can tolerate poor dry soils.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Part shade, Part Sun, Full sun
Keystone Value: The genus Acer (Maple) supports over 280 species of butterfly and moth caterpillars, providing food for a variety of birds and mammals.
Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) is a medium to large deciduous tree that naturally grows along waterways and in wetlands, but is highly adaptable to a variety of soil conditions. The underside of its leaves has a distinct silver-green color, hence the name Silver Maple. While the flowers that appear in early spring are ornamentally insignificant, they are an important early-season source of nectar for bees. Not only is Silver Maple a keystone species that hosts hundreds of caterpillars (including the Rosy Maple Moth pictured above), but it also provides habitat and food for a variety of birds and mammals.
We ship from two locations:
Maryland – Our nursery in Maryland is perfectly located to serve the Eastern United States within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Maryland location if you live east of Ohio.
Illinois – Our nursery in Illinois is perfectly located to serve the Midwestern United states within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Illinois location if you live west of West Virginia.
Not all plants are offered at both locations. You can find more information on our products and packaging on the Shipping Information page.
We are now shipping for Fall 2023!