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Acer nigrum

Also Known As

  • Acer saccharum 'nigrum'
  • Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum
  • Black Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 60'-80'
  • W: 40'-60'

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

Acer nigrum plant details

Acer nigrum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer nigrum

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 40 FT - 60 FT - wide, 60 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer nigrum

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Boasting "all the fine qualities of the Sugar Maple: it is long-lived, stately, gorgeous in its autumnal coloration" (Peattie) and mid-westerners say !, yields more and better syrup; 3-lobed leaves, velvety beneath. S/M

Gardening facts about Acer nigrum plant

How to Grow Acer nigrum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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