Black Maple | 12-24"

Black Maple (Acer nigrum)

Black Maple is a long-lived native North American hardwood tree closely related to Sugar Maple. It is valued for its dense shade, strong wood, and attractive fall foliage, which can turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and gold. Black Maple is also tapped for sap used in maple syrup production.

Black Maple grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It is well suited to the Upper Midwest and makes an excellent shade tree for larger properties, parks, and conservation plantings.

Uses: Shade, hardwood timber, wildlife habitat, landscaping, and maple syrup production.

Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8.

A beautiful, long-lived native maple that provides valuable shade, supports wildlife, and delivers outstanding autumn color.