Showy Maples: A Popular Choice

Silver Maple Tree

Silver Maple Tree: Acer saccharinum The Silver Maple tree is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America. It is known for its distinctive silver underside of leaves and its adaptability to various soil and moisture conditions. They offer many landscaping advantages, adding aesthetic and functional value to outdoor spaces. These trees are renowned for their impressive size, distinctive foliage, and ecological contributions, making them a popular choice for various landscape designs. It is native to North America and can often be found in the wild along rivers and creeks. Arborists and horticulturists know it as the Acer Saccharinum. Its names include water, swamp, silverleaf, white, and soft maple. It's beloved for its large canopies and foliage. Identifying the Silver Maple Tree  Acer Saccharinum is considered large. It can grow up to 70 feet with a width of 50 feet. Gardeners and landscapers can expect it to grow between three and seven feet per year. The bark is gray and smooth. As it ages, the bark develops lines or stripes. Its leaves grow to lengths of between three and six inches. They are green in the spring and summer, change colors in the fall, and fall to the ground in the winter. Where To Plant Silver Maple Tree  Due to its mature height and spread, the Acer Saccharinum looks best in a large yard. Planting it next to rivers, lakes, or streams is often most beneficial. It also does well in shade gardens, the primary shade-providing plant. Due to its large size, the Acer Saccharinum attracts a variety of wildlife. Birds, including finches, wild turkeys, wood ducks and grosbeaks, squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, beavers, and deer, can often be found around it.  What to Plant Next to This Native Acer Saccharinum has a wide canopy and a large spread of roots that grow close to the soil's surface, so it's best to plant greenery and shade-tolerant flowers. Some great plants to grow next to the Acer Saccharinum include Pennsylvania sedge, hepatica, columbine, and Canada violets. If you're a gardener looking to plant at the edges of the canopy, Solomon's seal, columbine, ostrich ferns, and lady ferns make great choices. They Are Very Fast-Growing  Silver Maple Trees can add a focal point to large yards and shade gardens. Landscapers and gardeners love them because they grow well around water and, with their large canopy, provide a lot of shade. What is the difference between a silver type and a red type? The Acer saccharinum has large, basically pentagonal leaves with silvery irradiation and rather deeply subdivided; the red (Acer rubrum) has the most rounded leaves that turn bright red in autumn. Further, the growth rate of silver is relatively high, and its spread is wider than that of red. How Fast Do They Grow? They grow very fast, 3 to 5 feet growing every year if favorable conditions are favorable. This fast growth makes them good for any large area where shade is needed faster, like large projects. What is its lifespan of It? The life ranges between three decades and half a century but can extend to 70 years at times. Because of vigorous growth, it contains a shorter lifespan than other tree species with a gradual growth rate. Facts About This Native It is a very tolerant tree that prefers soil with different pH levels and can be planted in the middle of cities. Its striking silvery leaves, besides providing aesthetic value, allow the tree to lose little water and, therefore, thrive in arid environments. They shed massive amounts of what is known as "helicopter" seeds that spin as they hit the ground. What are the characteristics of them? Silver Maple Trees are fast-growing deciduous trees with deep-lobed, shiny leaves on the back. They can grow up to be between 15 and 27 meters tall and have a wide, dome-shaped crown that provides adequate shade. Acer saccharinum is usually chosen due to its toughness and the speed with which the trees are grown.

Sugar Maple Tree

Sugar Maple Tree: Acer Saccharum The Sugar Maple Tree (Acer saccharum) is a handsome type admired for its thick canopy, autumnal colors, and applications. Because of its beautiful appearance and versatility, it is the ideal type for homeowners who wish to add a touch of class and shade to their backyard. Sugar Maple Tree's Ease of Planting and Maintenance  They are easy to plant and is a popular choice among gardeners of all types. These are very hardy and prefer well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Put the root ball in a hole twice its diameter, place the tree, and add soil and water. Once planted, they need little maintenance. Its advantages include drought tolerance, insect resistance, occasional irrigation when wet, and annual mulching to conserve moisture. Acer Saccharum's Seasonal Blooms and Color Changes  They have tiny, yellow-green flowers in spring that make the garden look pretty. During the summer, the green leaves provide thick shading to keep you cool and fresh. Its canopy of leaves turns into a riot of warm colors, such as red and orange, during the fall season and is a stunning feature of any garden or yard. It remains dormant in winter, the entirety of its spanning branches visible beneath. They are round-shaped, with a thick canopy. They range from 60 to 75 feet tall and 40 to 50 feet wide. If appropriately maintained, these can live for over 100 years and become a beloved feature in your garden. Life Cycle of Sugar Maple Trees at TN Nursery The Sugar Maple Trees at TN Nursery are grown in high-quality conditions and delivered as ready-to-plant specimens. These grow quickly and offer stunning seasonal color, shade, and durability. Plant one in your garden to give your home years of timeless beauty!

Red Maple Tree

Red Maple Tree: Acer Rubrum The red maple tree has vibrant foliage in autumn and can grow in hardness zones 3-9. These can tolerate full sun or filtered shade areas in landscaping. The height reaches forty to ninety feet, and its width is 30-40 feet. This is the right choice if you want to add beauty and color to your landscape. It's easy to thrive where you plant it and is a top choice for homeowners wanting a low-maintenance type. Perfectly named, they have something scarlet year-round. It is great for providing shade in the summer with vibrant green leaves, then turning colors in late Autumn. During the spring, the twigs are bright to dark scarlet. Scarlet buds develop on the limbs for next year's growth, which can be seen during winter.  Red Maple Trees Aesthetic Appearance and Usage The height of their beauty comes during autumn when the leaves turn a beautiful, brilliant scarlet with some yellow and deep burgundy. The fruit of it, known as samaras, grows in clusters and ripens between late May and early June. If you are looking to bring wildlife to your landscape, samaras are known to attract squirrels and other rodents. They do produce very small quantities of sugar. Unlike other maples, the seeds of them ripens in late spring rather than in the fall. Characteristics Of The Red Maple Tree The trunk of them is greyish brown with scarlet limbs. It's unique in appearance and a highly sought-after shade type family favorite. As it reaches maturity, the bark becomes thicker and scaly. It is a hardy and resilient type and one of our best sellers at TN Nursery for good reason. It's beautiful and provides shade in warm months and beauty in colder seasons. It Is Fast-growing and disease-resistant Growing extremely fast, the deciduous red maple tree grows up to 2 feet yearly in good soil. They thrive in moist or dry soil without irrigation. It is not susceptible to blight or disease like other species. Being a native variety, it does not require a lot of maintenance to thrive anywhere you plant it. Drought Tolerant and Attracts Wildlife They are drought tolerant, retain moisture in their structure and root system, and can live for many weeks without water. Its year-round beauty and fast growth make it a favorite among many landscapers. It does well in drought and attracts wildlife, which is a plus for many sightseers who may visit the landscape. it  is one of the first to bud out and produce foliage, which is great if you do not want your landscape to look bare in the early spring. TN Nursery sells over 50,000 of these per year. It's uncommonly known as an all-around best-selling and has been for over half a century.