Japanese maple
Acer palmatum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 7 lobes
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Deeply divided palmately lobed leaf with 7 distinct lobes and sharply serrated margins
Description
A small deciduous tree or large shrub with smooth grey bark and delicate foliage that displays brilliant autumn coloration of red, orange, and yellow
Habitat
Understory tree found in temperate deciduous forests, thriving in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils
Native Range
Native to Japan, Korea, China, and eastern Russia; widely cultivated globally in temperate landscapes
Identified on 10/15/2026