Acer palmatum 'Nigrum'
BLACK JAPANESE MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, not found wild

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Acer palmatum 'Nigrum'
BLACK JAPANESE MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: red-purple; red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: accents, bonsai, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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