Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum

Black Maple

Family: Aceraceae Maple


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 6B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America