Silver maple
Acer saccharinum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 5 deep lobes
Margin
Serrate and sharply toothed
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Deeply incised palmate lobes with sharp serrations and narrow sinuses
Description
A large, fast-growing deciduous tree with smooth gray bark that becomes scaly, producing winged paired samaras and pale silvery-white leaf undersides
Habitat
Found primarily along streams, floodplains, and moist lowland soils in full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/18/2026