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Acer nigrum (Black Maple seed) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.
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Acer saccharin subspecies nigrum (Black Maple) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc. photo taken by Helm Wolff.

Acer saccharum

ssp. nigrum

Black Maple

  • Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum

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Details

Min. hardiness zone:
3
Item ID:

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification 

Looking for a tree that is similar to Sugar Maple but has its own unique characteristics? Look no further than Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum, commonly known as the Black Maple. This tree can be distinguished from Sugar Maple by its three-lobed leaves and its bark which is more black in color. Native to the Midwestern United States, portions of the Eastern United States, and the southeast of Canada in southern Ontario, this tree is typically used for timber, landscaping, and maple syrup production. While identification can be confusing due to the tendency of the two species to form hybrids, the simplest and most accurate method for distinguishing between the two trees is to look at the shape of the leaves. The generally three-lobed leaves of Black Maple have a droopy appearance while Sugar Maple leaves are generally five-lobed. If you're in search of a beautiful and versatile tree, Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum may be just what you're looking for.

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