Black Maple Trees
The Black Maple resembles the Sugar Maple and is often considered in the same family as the Sugar Maple. The most significant difference is the 3-lobed leaf of the Black Maple versus the 5-lobed leaf of the Sugar Maple.
Black Maples can be identified based on the following characteristics:
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Tree : The Black Maple grows to approximately 100 feet tall. Fall color ranges from bright yellow, orange, or a red-orange. Can live over 200 years. |
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Habitat : Southeastern Quebec, to Northern Wisconsin, to Tennessee. Grows in a subset of where the Sugar Maple can be found. |
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Bark : The bark is similar to the Sugar Maple, but a bit darker and with deeper grooves. |
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Leaf : Similar to the Sugar Maple, but with 3 lobes instead of 5. The leaf often appears to be drooping.
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Twig / Bud : The twig is somewhat shiny, brown, and slender, with small warty growths. Older twigs will have a waxy coating. Buds are conical, pointed, brown in color, and often hairy. |
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Fruit : Similar to the Sugar Maple, with a slightly larger seed. The fruit matures in the fall. |
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