Norway Maple (Crimson King or similar purple-leaved cultivar)
Acer platanoides · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family, traditionally placed in Aceraceae)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmate, typically 5-7 lobed with sharp, acuminate points and distinct teeth
Margin
Serrate to coarsely dentate with sharply pointed lobe tips
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Palmate venation with five primary veins radiating from the base, distinctly raised and prominent
Key Features
Milky sap exuding from the petiole when broken, deep purple-red or maroon foliage (in this cultivar), sharply pointed teeth on the leaf lobes, and wide-spreading palmate sinuses
Description
This is a magnificent single simple leaf from a maple tree, displaying deep purple-red seasonal or cultivar coloration. The tree it comes from is typically a medium to large deciduous tree with a dense, rounded crown, dark furrowed bark, and milky sap exuding from broken petioles. It provides dense shade and striking color contrast in landscapes.
Habitat
Thrives in temperate deciduous forests, urban environments, parks, and along roadsides; highly adaptable to various soil types and pollution
Native Range
Native to eastern and central Europe and southwest Asia; widely introduced and planted as an ornamental shade tree across North America