Maple
Black Maple
Acer nigrum
$3.00per seedling
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Bulk pricing
Price per seedling based on total seedlings in your cart, across all species.
- 10–249 seedlings$3.00 / seedling
- 250–499 seedlings$2.50 / seedling
- 500–999 seedlings$2.00 / seedling
- 1,000–2,499 seedlings$1.75 / seedling
- 2,500–4,999 seedlings$1.50 / seedling
- 5,000+ seedlings$1.25 / seedling
Sold in groups of 10 — online orders are limited to 1,000 seedlings total.
For orders over 1,000 seedlings, please view our Pricing page and contact the nursery.
Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 50–70 ft tall · 30–50 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Slow — under 1 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Part shade (4–6 hrs) · Shade (under 4 hrs)
- Soil
- — Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty
- Wildlife
- — Black maple provides solid wildlife value by offering seeds eaten by small mammals and birds, nutritious foliage for caterpillars that support songbird populations, and dense canopy cover that provides shelter within mature forests.
About this species
Black maple is a close relative of sugar maple, distinguished by its drooping leaf lobes, darker bark, and thicker, more leathery foliage. Its leaves typically have three main lobes instead of five and often display a slightly fuzzy underside, giving the tree a uniquely textured appearance. Black maple thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in rich hardwood forests across parts of Ohio, where it contributes to vibrant fall color with shades of yellow, orange, and gold. Known for its strong wood and high-quality sap, this species plays an important ecological and cultural role while adding beauty and resilience to the landscape.
Planting notes
Black maple benefits from consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and performs best in protected sites where soil stays cool and rich in organic matter. Minimal pruning is needed, making it a low-maintenance choice for shaded, high-quality forest or landscape settings.