Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Compound, trifoliate with three leaflets; deciduous
Shape
Elliptic to ovate leaflets, unlobed or with shallow lobes
Margin
Serrate to coarsely toothed
Arrangement
Opposite on the stem
Venation
Pinnate venation with moderately prominent veins
Key Features
Opposite, trifoliate compound leaf structure with serrate margins characteristic of this maple species
Description
A medium-sized, fast-growing deciduous tree with a rounded crown, light gray bark, and yellowish-green spring flowers followed by winged samaras
Habitat
Thrives in moist soils along streams, floodplains, and disturbed areas in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native across North America and widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/17/2026