Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum (Black Maple)
Plant community: Eastern Hardwood Forest
Native status: Native to eastern North America
Mature size (height & width):
Height: 60-70 ft
Width: 40-60 ft
Habitat/ Tolerances
Some tolerance to drought
Tolerant of urban conditions
Salt intolerant
Shade tolerant
Vulnerable to fire
Eco-indicator:
Hardiness zone: 4-8
Leaf color: Dark green leaves which change to yellow in the fall
Flower color / bloom time: Yellowish-green blooms which come out in April
Response to Climate Change:
Compared to the sugar maple, the black maple is has shown to be more adapted to warmer and drier climates.
Climate adaption rank: 2
Sources:
https://www.hrwc.org/wp-content/uploads/Gymnocladus_dioicus.pdf
https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=819
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a872
