black maple

noun

1. a tree, Acer saccharum nigrum, of eastern and central North America, having furrowed, blackish bark and yellow-green flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of black maple¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

Whirled down the sky like black maple leaves caught up aloft, came two more crows.

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Hence, when buying black maple trees from a nurseryman you may receive the sugar maple.

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Those who distinguish the two species agree that the black maple is the more desirable tree for shade tree planting.

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Frequently almost pure stands of sugar maple may be found with the black maple absent.

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There is also a variety of sugar maple that is called black maple.

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