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Black Maple

Tagged as: Salt-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs, Native Trees

Botanic Name: Acer nigrum
Common Name: Black Maple

Reviewed 1/2012


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Height: 60-70'  Spread: 50-75'  Form: Upright oval  Rate: Slow   Zone: 4-8

Cultural/Comments: Sun to part shade; well-drained soil; higher heat & drought tolerance than sugar maple; salt sensitive

Aerial Salt Tolerance: Moderate degree of salt tolerance; use in low salt areas.

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