Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with five primary lobes
Margin
Serrate or coarsely toothed with shallow, rounded sinuses
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised veins on the lower surface
Key Features
Five-lobed palmate structure with U-shaped sinuses and sharp-pointed teeth along the margins
Description
Large deciduous tree featuring dark gray furrowed bark, medium green summer foliage, and vibrant yellow, orange, and red autumn color displaying winged samara fruits
Habitat
Mesic upland forests in well-drained, nutrient-rich soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, extending from Canada through the northeastern and midwestern United States
Identified on 10/25/2026