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🌱 Acer saccharinum — Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, Creek Maple

Our Sugar Maple seeds are a great choice for nature enthusiasts and gardeners. As a member of the Sapindaceae family, Acer saccharinum is a deciduous tree known for its fast growth rate and medium size, reaching heights of 27-36 meters. This tree is prized for its attractive foliage and ability to thrive in a variety of environments.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Silver Maple tree has a short trunk that often divides into several vertical branches near the base. The crown is sparse and rounded, with branches that initially grow downward before bending upward. The twigs are similar to those of the Red Maple, but have a stronger, often darker chestnut color and an unpleasant smell when broken. The bark of young trees is light gray and smooth, darkening with age and developing long, narrow, cracked scales. The root system is shallow and fibrous, with reddish-brown buds and large scales. The leaves are opposite, simple, and have five lobes with deep finger-like notches between them. They are rough-sawed at the edges, measuring 8-16 cm in length and 6-12 cm in width. The upper surface is light green, while the lower surface is pale and silvery-white. The petioles are thin and 5-12 cm long.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in the spring or fall, stratifying them for 30-60 days if necessary.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: well-drained, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: moderate.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, and fertilize lightly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Silver Maple is native to eastern and central North America, growing in a variety of habitats, including floodplains, riverbanks, and wetlands. It thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, tolerating a wide range of pH levels.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Silver Maple is known for its large, flat seeds, which are an important food source for many animals. It is also a popular choice for landscaping due to its fast growth rate and ability to tolerate a range of environmental conditions. In the wild, Silver Maples can live up to 130 years or more.