acer platanoides

Meaning

A large deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia, widely planted in North America as an ornamental shade tree due to its rapid growth and tolerance of urban pollution.

Examples

• The city council decided to replace the aging oaks with Acer platanoides along the main boulevard.
• When crushed, the leaves of the Acer platanoides release a milky, white sap from the leaf stalks.