Silver Maple TreeEasy Growing Silvery Shade for Every Yard Why Silver Maple Trees? If you want a large, easy growing shade tree with ornamental features that will grow nearly anywhere, then look no further than the Silver Maple Tree. What do you get with the stunning Silver Maple? Enchanting silver colors: The underside of its green leaves is tinted silver to illuminate your yard. Steady growth: The Silver Maple claims up to 3 feet each year for shade in your yard.