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.
The black maple is a type of maple native to North America.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 黒 (kuro, 'black') + 楓 (kaede, 'maple'), referring to the dark bark or leaves. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.