Why Plant a Silver Maple? Fast-Growing Shade + Pollinator Haven! #SilverMaple #PollinatorGarden

Hey guys, it's Bailey with TN Nursery, and I wanted to show y'all our silver maple today. Now, silver maple is the fastest growing maple of all maples, and maples are the fastest growing trees nearly in the world. Uh, they provide quick and cooling shade. They can grow up to 80 feet tall. Their wide canopy reduces energy cost. The roots stabilize soil and prevent soil erosion. It tolerates wet soils and floodplains. It's a great choice for rain gardens. The underside of these leaves are a shimmery silver color, and they look stunning when the wind blows. They have vibrant yellow fall foliage. They provide habitat for native pollinators. The supporter of the rosy maple moth. The caterpillars of this moth feed on the leaves. They produce flowers in early spring that feeds honeybees and early, uh, pollinators. They are pollinated by both insects and the wind. They're an excellent tree to have in pollinator gardens. They provide nesting sites for rare songbirds. They offer shelter for owls and hawks. Their seeds feed squirrels and attract chipmunks and small mammals. Their, uh, lifespan is over 100 years old, and they grow up to 7 feet per year. They thrive in many soils, and their roots pull nutrients and toxins out of the ground. They improve air quality. One of these trees produce enough oxygen for one family. They are a great focal point in landscapes. They provide kids a natural safe space to play. They're an all-around wonderful tree to have in your landscape. We're doing a buy one, get one free sale right now, and I'm going to put you a promo code at the bottom of this video for you to grab one.