Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with five lobes
Margin
Serrate and coarsely toothed with shallow, rounded sinuses
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Five-lobed palmate shape with U-shaped sinuses and sharp-pointed teeth
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with rough grey bark, paired samara fruits, and brilliant yellow to orange-red autumn foliage.
Habitat
Mesic hardwood forests in well-drained soils under partial to full light
Native Range
Native to eastern and midwestern North America
Identified on 10/18/2026