Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 5 distinct lobes
Margin
Entire to sparsely toothed with U-shaped sinuses
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent primary veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Five-lobed palmate shape with smooth sinuses and opposite arrangement characteristic of maples.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring smooth grey bark turning furrowed with age, small greenish-yellow spring flowers, paired winged samaras, and brilliant yellow, orange, and red autumn foliage.
Habitat
Thrives in moist, well-drained deciduous forests under partial to full sunlight.
Native Range
Native to northeastern and midwestern North America, widely planted in temperate landscapes.
Identified on 10/18/2026