1 Live Tree Silver Maple Acer sacchinum 18 Inch Tall Shade Tree

Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) is a fast-growing deciduous shade tree valued for its rapid establishment, broad canopy, and striking silvery undersides on deeply lobed green leaves that shimmer in the breeze. This 1–2 year old live tree arrives approximately 18 inches tall, ready to plant and begin developing into a stately landscape specimen.

Silver Maple works well as a shade tree for larger yards, parks, and naturalized areas where its quick growth and spreading form are appreciated. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a range of soil types, including moist and occasionally wet ground. Leaves turn yellow in autumn, adding seasonal interest. Grow in a location with room for its mature canopy and strong root system.

Species: Acer saccharinum
Type: Deciduous shade tree
Plant_Habit: Upright spreading canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained to occasionally wet soils
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 40-50 feet apart
Notes: Fast-growing; plant in a permanent location with ample space