ACER NIGRUM ACORN FARMS
BLACK MAPLE

ACER NIGRUM

Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum
photo courtesy of WIKI-CC Douglas Goldman

BLACK MAPLE

The Black Maple is a large, deciduous tree native to the Eastern and Central US with a dense, rounded crown. It is considered a subspecies of the Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum subsp. Nigrum). It is very similar to the Sugar Maple, but better suited for hot, dry summers. It has hanging clusters of greenish yellow flowers that appear when the leaves emerge. The green leaves tend to be hairier than the Sugar Maple and turn yellow shades in fall rather than orange.

The Black Maple is more tolerant to moist soils than the Sugar Maple who cannot tolerate them. It thrives in full sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
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PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON
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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)


(Acer) Maple Varieties:
Amur  |   Big Tooth   |   Black   |   Box Elder   |   Full Moon   |   Fernleaf Full Moon   |   Hedge   |   Henry   |   Japanese  |   Japanese-Laceleaf   |   Korean  |   Manchurian   |   Miyabe   |   Norway  |   Paperbark   |   Red   |   Red/Silver   |   Shantung   |   Siebold   |   Shirasawas   |   Silver   |   Striped   |   Sugar   |   Sycamore   |   Tatarian   |   Trident   |   Vine


Planting Tips ⓘ

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in a location with full sun to partial shade, and ensure the soil is well-draining. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and promote healthy growth.




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