EXTRA FAST LARGE GROWING SHADE TREE FOR AVERAGE AND WET SOILS
FEATURES:
May Benefit & Attract: chickadees, cardinals & grosbeaks, finches, owls, ducks, and woodpeckers
- During the spring and summer, foliage is a lovely deep green on top with a silvery-white on the underside and produces red, yellow, and silver clusters of small white flowers
- Yellow and orange tones paint the leaves in fall
- Incredibly fast-growing and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions
- Prone to limb damage
- This bird-friendly native plant provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
- All Audubon® branded trees and plants are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment
- The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Mature Height: 50-80' tall
- Mature Width: 35-50' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 40-60' apart
Why plant Audubon® Native Silver Maple Treeling?
Looking to create bird habitat in a hurry? Silver Maple is the easiest option for you. This eager native shade tree gets right to work. Growing lightning-fast, it soon creates a lofty canopy, where birds can feed, perch, nest, and raise their young. In addition, the foliage hosts a wide array of caterpillars, leafhoppers, and other bugs, which birds such as chickadees and cardinals consider fine dining. Grosbeaks and finches are particularly fond of the seeds. In mature trees, cavities may develop in the trunk, and in rural areas, owls, ducks, and woodpeckers will take up residence there. Get that backyard bird habitat started—pronto!
Native to most of the eastern U.S. and highly adaptable, Silver Maple is a common sight just about everywhere. Its pretty, silver-backed leaves flutter in the wind in hedgerows, on farms, on suburban lots, and even in the heart of the city. In the wild, it occurs most often near water, and there is where it achieves its most luxurious growth. Fun fact: Mature Silver Maple Trees can be tapped for syrup! The sap isn’t as sweet as that of Sugar Maple, so it need to boil longer, but the finished result is just as delicious.
How to use Audubon® Native Silver Maple Treeling in the landscape?
Tiny, bright red Silver Maple flowers are a harbinger of spring, giving us hope that change is in the air and warmer weather is here to stay. Interestingly, the blossoms of a Silver Maple Tree may be all male or all female, or there may be some of each. Even more intriguing, the gender of the flowers can change from year to year. Trees are incredible!
Audubon® Native Plants & Trees
Audubon is devoted to protecting birds and the places they need, while Bower & Branch is devoted to the growth of true native trees and plants–no cultivars or hybrids. Together, we strive to unite communities in conservation and inspire individuals to cultivate a better world for birds starting in their own backyards, balconies, or patios. By guiding and recommending trees and plants truly native and beneficial to your region, we can really start to make a difference.
What is the definition of Native?
“In the United States, a native plant is defined as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Native plants are the foundation of a region’s biodiversity, providing essential food sources and shelter for birds, especially those threatened by the changing climate. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require less upkeep, therefore helping the environment and saving you time, water, and money.” – The National Audubon Society
Learn how you can help birds in your home and community through Audubon’s Plants for Birds program.
Audubon® is a licensed and registered trademark of the National Audubon Society. All rights reserved.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
How To Plant Audubon® Native Silver Maple Treeling
Plant Silver Maple in a sunny spot in just about any type of soil (even clay). Though it prefers good drainage and average amounts of water, it will also grow in that low spot in your yard that stays a little soggy after a rain. When it is young, this tree has smooth, thin bark that is susceptible to injury, so one thing you will want to be careful about is to not damage it with string trimmers or other equipment. Silver Maple has a tendency to lose limbs in ice storms. Don’t plant it near buildings; reserve it for open spaces on large properties.
How To Water
Water twice weekly for the first 3-5 weeks; then water weekly for the remainder of the year until winter. When you water, water very slowly and very thoroughly. The water needs to reach to the bottom of the root ball and that takes time. Watering needs may be altered due to extreme weather conditions.
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant Food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant Food granular form on an annual basis each fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.
How To Prune
The best time to prune your Silver Maple is in late winter to early spring, when it is dormant. For structural pruning, you should remove any branching that is growing at an angle of 30 degrees or less.
How Does Shipping Work?
Size Small (AAA), Medium (A2A), and Large (AA) plants (our Treelings, Shrubs, Bushes, and Perennials) will be shipped directly to your home by a common carrier. Ships in a plant-safe designed box within 5-7 business days.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health.. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
Our Guarantees
90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:
Bower & Branch guarantees customer satisfaction within all product groups and sizes. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the product or experience, you have 90 days from the original date of purchase to request a replacement of the purchased product(s).
How?
Reach out to a Plant Whisperer:
- Email: plantwhisperers@bowerandbranch.com - Phone: 866-873-3888 - Or via Online Chat
