Silver Maple

Fast-Growing Native Shade Tree for Quick Landscape Impact

Plant one of the fastest-growing native shade trees available and enjoy quick results in your landscape.

The Silver Maple is a classic North American shade tree known for its rapid growth, large canopy, and shimmering leaves that flash silver in the wind. It’s an excellent choice for homeowners looking to establish shade quickly and create a mature landscape feel in less time.

Our Silver Maple trees are healthy, container-grown stock, approximately 3–4 feet tall, ready to establish quickly once planted.

Why This Tree Is a Smart Investment

✔ Extremely fast-growing shade tree
✔ Large canopy provides quick cooling shade
✔ Silvery leaf undersides create beautiful movement
✔ Very adaptable to different soil conditions
✔ Excellent for larger properties and open spaces

Size You Receive

Height: Approx. 3–4 ft tall

Container: 2 Gallon Trade Pot

Healthy, nursery-grown stock. Ready for spring or fall planting. Young container trees establish faster and adapt more easily than larger transplanted trees.

What Your Silver Maple Will Become

Over time, your Silver Maple develops into a large, impressive shade tree with a broad canopy and graceful branching. The leaves have silvery undersides that shimmer in even light wind, adding movement and visual interest throughout the growing season.

Tree Specifications

Botanical Name: Acer saccharinum
Common Name: Silver Maple
Tree Type: Deciduous shade tree
Hardiness Zone: 3–9
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Very adaptable — performs well in moist, clay, loam, or sandy soils
Ease of Growth: Easy — highly adaptable and vigorous
Water Needs: Moderate; tolerates occasional wet conditions

Growth & Mature Size

Growth Rate: Fast (one of the quickest-growing shade trees)

Mature Height: 50–80 ft
Mature Width: 35–50 ft
Growth Form: Rounded to spreading canopy

Best planted where it has plenty of space to grow into a large shade tree.

Simple Planting & Care

1️⃣ Plant in full sun or partial shade
2️⃣ Choose a location with room for future growth
3️⃣ Water regularly during the first growing season
4️⃣ Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture

Silver Maple grows quickly and adapts well to many Ontario soil conditions.

Nursery Quality

- Container-grown for easier planting and establishment
- Healthy young trees selected for strong root development
- Locally grown stock suited to Ontario conditions

Perfect For

- Fast shade in residential landscapes
- Larger yards and rural properties
- Windbreak or naturalized planting
- Properties needing quick canopy growth
- Mixed landscapes with evergreen contrast

Best Trees to Pair with Silver Maple

Serbian Spruce — Premium Look

Why it works:

- Narrow, elegant shape balances Silver Maple’s wide canopy
- Blue-green needles add colour contrast
- Looks more “designed” than common spruces
- Gives your recommendations a more high-end feel

Colorado Blue Spruce — Strong Visual Contrast 

Why it works:

- Blue tone contrasts nicely with green maple leaves
- Strong structure in winter
- Slower, compact growth balances fast maple growth
- High visual impact
- Great if you want the pairing to look intentional and decorative

European Larch — Texture Match (Very Underrated) 

Why it works:

- Light, airy texture complements Silver Maple
- Fast-growing like the maple
- Unique seasonal look (soft needles turn colour in fall)
- Gives a natural woodland aesthetic
- This pairing feels different from typical evergreen combos.

River Birch — Natural Companion

Why it works:

- Similar growth speed and adaptability
- Interesting bark adds visual texture
- Both create a relaxed, natural look
- Feels like a designed native planting