Black Maple Leaf Identification

The leaf of the black maple tree has broad, flat leaves with three to five points.

Black Maple Tree

The black maple tree (acer nigrum) is also known as the black sugar maple, hard maple or rock maple. Black maples are a deciduous tree that tend to grow in moist soils in forest settings. They can grow to 100 feet tall.

Leaf Characteristics

The black maple has broad, flat simple leaves, three to six inches long, with three to five lobes and U-shaped notches. The underside of the leaves feature pubescence and the leaves may appear wilted at times.

Fruit Characteristics

The fruit of the black maple is approximately one inch long with paired wings at a 60- to 90-degree angle from each other. Fruits and seeds appear as clusters in the spring.

Usage

Black maple trees provide shade and can be used for making syrup.

Planting

Black maples should be planted far from structures to allow room for the root system to expand and grow.

References

• Black maple
• Black maple