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Species
Acer saccharum
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Eastern North American forests
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Acer saccharum is
Acer saccharum, often known as Acer saccharum subsp. nigrum, is an upright tree native to the forests of eastern North America. You will recognize it by its distinct stature as it grows toward the canopy.
Living with this tree means providing a space for its long-term growth in full sun. It prefers moderate humidity and consistent moisture, making it a reliable choice for your landscape.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
The sap and foliage are generally considered safe and do not contain documented toxins.
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 saccharum
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Indigenous uses
People living in eastern North America historically tapped this tree for its sap. The liquid was collected and reduced into syrup.
- 18th century
Early observations
European settlers documented the tree while exploring the eastern woodlands. They observed how the local populations gathered sap during the early spring thaw.
- Modern era
Cultivation
You now find these trees propagated primarily through seed. They are kept for their shade and their role in the hardwood forests of the region.
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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 saccharum cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Acer saccharum
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Questions
Frequently asked about Acer saccharum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Acer saccharum?
Acer saccharum is a species in the Acer genus. Commonly known as Acer saccharum subsp. floridanum, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Eastern North American forests.
How do you care for Acer saccharum?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Acer saccharum is Full sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Acer saccharum?
Acer saccharum 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 saccharum?
Browse public Acer saccharum 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 saccharum on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Acer saccharum, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Acer saccharum collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.