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Black Maple

Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum

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Overview

The Black Maple, Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum, is a stately deciduous tree, reaching up to 60-75 feet tall with a spread of 40-50 feet. It boasts a dense, rounded crown with deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn vibrant yellow-orange in fall. Preferring well-drained soils and full to partial sun, it's well-suited for large spaces. Its sap can be tapped for syrup, adding cultural value to this majestic species.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — granting both beauty and practicality to the landscape; tree with green and multi-colored and yellow blooms

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
60–75 Ft.
Mature width
40–60 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — With its close kinship to the Sugar Maple; nigrum, is a captivating deciduous tree renowned for its hardy nature
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — the foliage transforms into a spectacular display of bright yellows, image 35
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — with the middle lobe notably more pronounced and the edges finely serrated; its sap can be tapped for syrup
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — Preferring well-drained soils and full to partial sun, it's well-suited for large spaces
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — nigrum, is a stately deciduous tree, reaching up to 60-75 feet tall with a spread of 40-50 feet
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — The Black Maple, Acer saccharum subsp
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — with the middle lobe notably more pronounced and the edges finely serrated
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — It makes an excellent focal point in large lawns or can be used to line driveways or streets; well-drained soils
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — It makes an excellent focal point in large lawns or can be used to line driveways or streets
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — The Black Maple, or Acer saccharum subsp
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — Its sap can be tapped for syrup, adding cultural value to this majestic species; the Black Maple's foliage
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — its potential as a shade tree; the Black Maple, Acer saccharum subsp
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — granting both beauty and practicality to the landscape
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — it's worth noting that this tree prefers moist
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — Its sap can be tapped for syrup, adding cultural value to this majestic species
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — green and multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — Preferring well-drained soils and full to partial sun, it's well-suited for large spaces; nigrum, is a stately
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — the Black Maple's foliage provides a dense canopy that creates an alluring play of light and shade
Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — Full sun to partial shade exposures will ensure optimal growth
Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum
Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum
Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum
Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum
Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum
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