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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    aka Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewell', Burgundy Jewel Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel' foliage by plant lust
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    Acer circinatum 'Sunglow'

    aka Sunglow Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acer circinatum 'Sunglow' by plant lust
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    Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'

    aka Acer conspicuum 'Phoenix', Phoenix Snakebark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix' distinctive bark, form, winter interest by plant lust
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    Acer griseum

    aka Chinese Paperbark Maple, Paperbark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer griseum bark by Forestfarm
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    Acer campestre 'Carnival'

    aka Field Maple, Variegated Hedge Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer campestre 'Carnival' foliage by plant lust
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