Quick answer: Black maple (Acer nigrum) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Dry to moist, often calcareous |
| Bloom | Apr-May |
| Height | Up to 100 ft |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Black maple
Where is Black maple native?
Black maple (Acer nigrum) is native to Arkansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Black maple bloom?
Black maple blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Black maple need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Dry to moist, often calcareous. Mature height: Up to 100 ft.
Is Black maple deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Black maple is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Black maple?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Acer nigrum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Black maple.
- Balsam fir Abies balsamea
- Peachleaf willow Salix amygdaloides
- Honey locust Gleditsia triacanthos
- Kentucky coffeetree Gymnocladus dioicus
- Sourwood Oxydendrum arboreum
- Blackhaw Viburnum prunifolium
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