{"product_id":"maple-silver-bare-root","title":"Maple, Silver, Bare Root","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilver Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer saccharinum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fast-growing maple for broad floodplain landscapes and large habitat areas. Its pale leaf undersides catch the light, but its mature roots and branches need generous clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlowers when the season is just starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate-winter to early-spring flowers provide bee forage on suitable days. Seeds and buds are also used by birds and small mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA different choice from sugar maple\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver maple fits wetter ground and grows quickly. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/maple-sugar-bare-root\"\u003eSugar Maple\u003c\/a\u003e for a different site preference and traditional syrup-tree role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllow room for roots and limbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it well away from septic systems, small paved spaces, and buildings. Structural pruning while young can improve branch arrangement; it remains a tree for roomy sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern and central North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous woody perennial tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun; Part Sun\/Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; Medium-Wet; Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–80 feet; varies with seedling and site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e February–March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, Green, Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit or seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large paired winged seeds used by birds, squirrels, and chipmunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind and insects move pollen; flower sex varies among trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Ongoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep bare roots moist until planting and spread roots without bending them into a tight hole. Water during establishment, mulch clear of the trunk, and protect young trees from browsing and mowing damage. Base feeding on a soil test; our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e can be used according to its label when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect branch structure and storm damage. Avoid topping and protect roots from excavation or compaction. Avoid insecticides on open flowers. These are seedlings rather than selected clones, so growth, flowering, and fruiting vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Missouri Dept of Conservation","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 6-18\" Seedling","offer_id":49857055981827,"sku":"NAT-2327","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Maple-Silver-Bare-Root-For-Sale.png?v=1792227470","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/maple-silver-bare-root","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}