Celebrate the majesty of Canadian nature with the 2006 Coloured Maple Leaf, featuring the Silver Maple. The Silver Maple is one of Canada's most cherished and recognizable native trees. Frequently found thriving throughout Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. GST/HST exempt.

The Silver Maple
This resilient species boasts an impressive lifespan that can stretch to 130 years or more. Beyond its beauty, the Silver Maple plays a vital role in local ecosystems. As it matures, its trunk often naturally becomes hollow. offering shelter for urban wildlife like squirrels and raccoons. For Silver Maples growing near streams, swamps, and lakeshores, these hollow spaces become perfect nesting sanctuaries for wood ducks and various other bird species.

The Silver Maple is also a seasonal trendsetter, earning the distinction of being the first maple tree to bloom in North America each year. Blossoms appear as early as February and lasting through May. It puts on a lovely autumn show as its canopy transforms into a muted yellow.