Black sugar maple
It is a temperate plant. Naturally found in the USA and Canada, in valleys usually below 750 metres but up to 1650 metres in the south of its range. It can tolerate a range of soils. When trees are dormant they can withstand temperatures to -45°C. They are most commonly on broad flat flood plains. It suits hardiness zones 4-8.
Also known as:
Black maple, Rock maple
Synonyms
- Acer nigrum F. Michx.
Edible Portion
- Sap, Seeds, Bark
Where does Black sugar maple grow?
Found in: Australia, Canada, North America, United States
Notes: There are about 120-150 Acer species.
Growing Black sugar maple
Cultivation: Seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours then kept cold at 0-8°C for 2-4 months to assist them to grown. Seed can be sown fresh if green seeds are used. Layering or cuttings can be used.
Edible Uses: The sap of the tree is used as a source of sugar. It produces Maple syrup. The inner bark can be cooked, dried, ground into flour then used to thicken soups. The seeds with the wings removed can be boiled and eaten.
Production: Trees grow rapidly for their first 25 years in the wild, but then slow down and only occasionally live for more than 200 years
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sap | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seed | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Bark | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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