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Species
Acer platanoides
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Acer platanoides subsp. platanoides
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Temperate forests of Europe
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Acer platanoides is
Acer platanoides is a robust, upright tree originating from the temperate forests of Europe. It reaches high into the canopy, providing a consistent structure for the landscape.
You will find it needs full sun and medium water to thrive. It appreciates a cool temperature range with moderate humidity, making it a reliable choice for temperate garden environments.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Acer platanoides
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-industrial
Forest origins
People in Europe historically managed these trees within native forests for timber and shade.
- 18th century
Landscape adoption
The tree moved from wild forests into managed parks and estates as its form became recognized for formal planting.
- Modern day
Present use
You likely encounter it today in streets and large gardens. Growers favor it for its ability to tolerate urban conditions while maintaining its upright habit.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
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Cool
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Moderate
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Cultivars
Acer platanoides cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Acer platanoides
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Questions
Frequently asked about Acer platanoides
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Acer platanoides?
Acer platanoides is a species in the Acer genus. Commonly known as Acer platanoides subsp. platanoides, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Temperate forests of Europe.
How do you care for Acer platanoides?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Acer platanoides is Full sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Acer platanoides?
Acer platanoides is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Acer platanoides?
Browse public Acer platanoides collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Acer platanoides on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Acer platanoides, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Acer platanoides collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.