Black maple

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Scientific Name
Acer nigrum

Common Name
Black maple


Trees
Plant Fact Sheets
Consumer Hort
Hardiness Zones: 5-7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Sun; well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Rounded crown
Height: 80'
Width: --
Leaf: 3 to 6" opposite, simple leaves; drooping, leathery; clear yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: --
Comments: --
Cultivars: --

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