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Source: Douglas Goldman
Acer nigrum
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Acer nigrum
Black Maple
Érable noir
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Bloom Colour: Green Bloom Period: Apr - Apr
Max Height: 95.0 feet
Max Width: 60.0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:
GRASP candidate This plant is a GRASP candidate

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Acer nigrum
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Ecological Benefits

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: 3/8 inch
  • Sow by January
  • Stratification conditions: Soak for 24h
  • Stratification duration: 90 days

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

GRASP Candidate