noun
black maple (Acer nigrum)
A species of maple native to North America. In Japanese contexts, the name may also be used for dark-leaved maple cultivars.
クロカエデは北アメリカ原産のカエデの一種です。
The black maple is a type of maple native to North America.
Compound of 黒 (kuro, 'black') + 楓 (kaede, 'maple'), referring to the dark bark or leaves. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.