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Black Maple

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

Botanical Name: Acer nigrum
Common Name: Black Maple

Reviewed 1/2012


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Acer nigrum at The Morton Arboretum Acer nigrum leaves Acer nigrum fall color
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Height: 60-70'  Spread: 50-75'  Form: Upright oval  Rate: Slow   Zone: 4-8

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

Ornamental Characteristics:  Yellow fall color

Uses in the Landscape:  Specimen or shade tree; do not use as a street tree.

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

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