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
Entire to sparsely toothed
Arrangement
Opposite with a long slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Five-lobed palmate shape with deep U-shaped sinuses and a long petiole
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with rough grey bark, small greenish-yellow flowers, winged samaras, and brilliant yellow to orange-red autumn foliage
Habitat
Mesic hardwood forests in well-drained loamy soils under partial to full light
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/14/2026