Plant Detail
Black Sugar Maple
| Scientific name | Acer nigrum |
| Common name | Black Sugar Maple |
| Type | Trees |
| Variety | Deciduous |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 4a - 8b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | 50 to 75' |
| Spread | 40 to 50' |
Similar in many ways to Sugar Maple, is perhaps most noted for its superior heat and drought tolerance. This enables it to be used more successfully in climates with hot, dry summers where it will withstand stressful situations better than Sugar Maple. Beautiful specimen shade tree for large areas, with colorful fall foliage that varies from yellow to red.
