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BLACK MAPLE
Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum


General Notes


     Thrives on fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Can grow in dry conditions but does not thrive there.

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  • Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum - Sapindaceae
  • Synonyms: Acer nigrum

    Previously listed in the Aceraceae family.
  • Habit: Erect or Spreading and covers an Extensive Area.
    Has Deciduous foliage.
  • Shape: Oval or Rounded
  • Sunset Zones: 1 - 10 and 14 - 20
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
  • Water Needs: Moist to Dry and Well Drained Soil
  • Soil Type: Loam or Sand
  • Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
  • Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
  • Height: 100 feet
  • Canopy Width: 25 feet
  • Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Season
  • Longevity: 50 to 150 years
  • Leaves: Lobed and Palmate Light Green. Gold in Fall. Deciduous.
  • Flowers: Inconspicuous, Green or Yellow. Flowers in Spring. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
  • Fruit: Beige, Rose or Mostly Green Winged Seed, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Summer.
  • Bark: Black or Dark Brown, Furrowed
  • Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Aphids, Anthracnose, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot and Verticillium
  • Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate in Leaf and Low out of Leaf.
  • Branch Strength: Rated as Strong
  • Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
  • Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
  • Health Hazard: None Known


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SelecTree. "Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 24, 2013.
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