Acer nigrum - Wikipedia
Acer nigrum, the black maple, is a species of maple closely related to A. saccharum (sugar maple), and treated by some authors as a subspecies of it, as Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum. [2][3] Identification can be confusing due to the tendency of the two species to form hybrids.
Black maple - The Morton Arboretum
Black maple, once considered a separate species (Acer nigrum), is now considered a subspecies of sugar maple (Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum). It displays similar characteristics of a dense, rounded crown; dark, furrowed bark, and brilliant fall color. It …
Black Maple - US Forest Service Research and Development
Black maple (Acer nigrum), also called black sugar maple, hard maple, or rock maple, is closely related to sugar maple (A. saccharum) in habit, range, and quality and use of wood. Black maple grows on a variety of soils, but most commonly on moist …
Black Maple - Acer nigrum - Maple-trees.com
Black Maple, Scientific Name: Acer nigrum. The Black Maple is also know under the names: Black Sugar Maple, Hard Maple and Rock Maple. Black Maple Habit: deciduous. Leaf form: Opposite, simple 3 to 6 inches long, 3 to 5 lobed, some times wilted-looking, large stipules may -
Black Maple - Maple Living
Black maple (Acer nigrum) is a fascinating tree species native to North America. An interesting fact about black maple is that it is known for its exceptionally hard and durable wood, making it highly valued for furniture and flooring.
Black Maple (Acer nigrum) - Illinois Wildflowers
Black Maple is more abundant in the lower Midwest than elsewhere; it becomes relatively more common than Sugar Maple toward the western limit of its range (e.g., in Iowa), otherwise it is less common. Habitats of Black Maple include rich mesic woodlands, moist bottomland woodlands, and shaded riverbanks (above the flood zone).
How Do You Identify A Black Maple Tree? - Maple Living
To identify a black maple tree (Acer nigrum), you can consider several distinguishing characteristics. Here is an in-depth description of the tree’s features: 1. Leaves: Black maple leaves are deciduous, meaning they fall off during the winter. The leaves are palmately lobed and typically have three to five lobes. Each lobe has a deep V ...
Black Maple (Acer nigrum) - Level Up Garden
2 days ago · The Black Maple, a close relative of the Sugar Maple, is a native deciduous tree commonly found in the eastern and central regions of the United States. Belonging to the Sapindaceae family, it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 and 6 and can reach impressive heights of 23 to 37 meters.
Black maple | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Common Name(s): Black maple, black sugar maple. Scientific Name: Acer nigrum. Distribution: Northeastern United States. Tree Size: 80-115 ft (25-35 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 40.0 lbs/ft 3 (640 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC):.52, .64. Janka Hardness: 1,180 lb f (5,250 N)
Black Maple Growing & Care - The Garden Magazine
Jun 28, 2023 · Black Maple is a species of maple tree that is native to North America. This deciduous tree is known for its dark, almost black bark and it’s unique, deeply lobed leaves that turn golden yellow in the fall.