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Black Maple (Acer saccharum nigrum) is a deciduous tree native to the northeastern and midwestern United States, including Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, and Pennsylvania. Black Maple (Latin: Acer saccharum nigrum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Black Maple is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Black Maple is a member native to ILL, KTY, MRY, MIN, NWY, and NCA. Black Maple thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Black Maple grows best in USDA zone 4-6, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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