Black Maple

Black Maple is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain bred by Harry Palms of Bloom Seed Co., famous for its sweet dessert aroma and dark purple hues.

Genetics and Lineage

Cross: Dulce de Uva × SherbangerType: Indica-dominant hybrid (roughly 50% to 80% indica depending on the specific phenotype, such as the popular Black Maple #22 cut)THC Content: High potency, typically testing between 24% and 33%

Aroma, Flavor, and Appearance

Aroma: Sweet maple syrup, toasted brown sugar, creamy vanilla, and warm black pepper with faint gassy undertonesFlavor: Sugary candy, caramel praline, and sweet cream balanced by a smooth, earthy spice on the exhaleAppearance: Dense, chunky forest green buds featuring deep purple-to-black sugar leaves, fiery orange hairs, and a frosty blanket of white trichomes

Terpene Profile

Dominant Terpenes: β-Caryophyllene (spice), d-Limonene (citrus), Linalool (floral), and Pinene (pine)

Effects and Uses

Reported Effects: A creeping cerebral euphoria and gentle mood lift that transitions into a warm, heavy, and relaxing body high without instant debilitating couch-lock at moderate dosesCommon Medical Uses: Relief from chronic stress, anxiety, minor body aches, and insomnia