Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmate with 5 lobes
Margin
Serrate with U-shaped sinuses
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins
Key Features
Five-lobed palmate shape with distinctly U-shaped sinuses and smooth margins between teeth.
Description
A large deciduous tree featuring gray-brown furrowed bark, pendulous clusters of yellowish-green flowers, and paired winged samaras. Foliage turns brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow in autumn.
Habitat
Rich, moist, well-draining deciduous forest soils in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Eastern and Midwestern North America, widely planted in temperate urban landscapes.
Identified on 10/18/2026