Acer palmatum Nigrum (Upright)
A very dark almost black red cultivar in spring becoming more red bronze in summer and a spectacular fall show of bright bright red. It is a smaller tree than a Bloodgood and much more colorful and most often produces lots of samara ( seeds). It is a medium sized upright red of great character and form. Similar to Nuresagi but with small leaves .. a spectacular specimen tree . There is also a dissectum Nigrum that is totally different
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun
- Tree Size: Tall over 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright and open
- Leaf Size: Medium
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Purple
- Summer Color: Bronze
- Fall Color: Red