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Acer nigrum

Black Maple (Black Sugar Maple)

Very similar to Acer saccharum with an upright, oval form. The differences being the leaves have a rougher texture, are wider and drooping, have a longer leaf stalk and a waxy coating on more mature twigs.

  • »  A subspecies of Sugar maple, better adapted to hot, dry conditions
  • »  Leaves have a rougher texture than the sugar maple, with its lobes typically drooping downward
  • »  Light green summer foliage turns bright yellow in the fall, at times orange to red

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-17 m
  • Spread:7-8 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Habit
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Acer nigrum

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer nigrum

Black maples can tolerate dense shade, but do best in full sun and a moist, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Mature trees have some tolerance to drought.