Quick answer: Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is native to 37 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist |
| Soil | Rich, wet to moist, slightly acid soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Apr |
| Height | Up to 100 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts birds, food source for Cecropia silkmoths |
none noted (warning field notes roots cause sidewalks to buckle/drain tiles to clog — infrastructure note, not toxicity)
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Silver maple
Where is Silver maple native?
Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is native to 37 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Silver maple bloom?
Silver maple blooms Mar-Apr. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Silver maple need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Moist. Soil: Rich, wet to moist, slightly acid soils. Mature height: Up to 100 ft tall.
Is Silver maple good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts birds, food source for Cecropia silkmoths.
Is Silver maple deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Silver maple is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Is Silver maple toxic?
none noted (warning field notes roots cause sidewalks to buckle/drain tiles to clog — infrastructure note, not toxicity).
Where can I buy real Silver maple seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Acer saccharinum on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Silver maple.
- Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa
- Eastern cottonwood Populus deltoides
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- Green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
- American holly Ilex opaca
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