Real Maple leaf silver ornamentA real Maple leaf was picked from the tree and dipped in 99.9% pure silver. This is carefully done to preserve all of the detail in the leaf like its veins and edges.Maple in British culture Placing a branch of the Maple Tree in a house was said to ensure that bats will not enter. Passing a young child through the branches of the tree is traditionally thought to encourage good health and a long life for the child. Maple is said to bring success and abundance.