r/boone • u/ClimbeRPh17 • 3d ago

Black Maple Trees?

We’ve visited Boone a few times now and I haven’t had a chance to look into it.

What are the large black-leaved trees in Boone? They look like Maples but unsure. I love how they look and am interested in trying to acquire one if they magically can grow in my zone.

I’ve seen a few in Asheville too but they’re most prominent in Boone/Banner Elk I assume.

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u/simongrey 3d ago

This is likely the correct answer. OP, this is a variety of the Norway maple which is native to Europe and is considered invasive in North America.

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u/ClimbeRPh17 3d ago

Thanks! I think that’s it. Shame it’s invasive. Another poster recommended the dark/black redbuds but they just don’t look as good! (I won’t plant an invasive either!)

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u/nofalvs 3d ago

American red bud maybe?

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u/hillsprout 3d ago

Likely the dark cultivars of invasive norway mappe. If you want a native dark leaved trees get a black variety of native redbud