Sycamore maple
Acer pseudoplatanus · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmate with 5 lobes
Margin
Coarsely serrate
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins
Key Features
Five-lobed palmate shape with coarsely serrate margins and prominent palmate veins radiating from the base.
Description
A large deciduous tree featuring a broad, rounded canopy, smooth grey-brown bark that flakes with age, pendulous clusters of yellowish-green flowers, and winged samaras.
Habitat
Thrives in moist, well-draining soils under full sun to partial shade, commonly found in temperate forests.
Native Range
Native to Central Europe and Western Asia, widely planted and naturalized across temperate regions globally.
Identified on 10/16/2026