Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with five distinct lobes
Margin
Entire to sparsely toothed with deep U-shaped sinuses
Arrangement
Opposite on slender petioles
Venation
Palmate with prominent primary and secondary veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Deep U-shaped sinuses between lobes and palmate venation distinctive of Acer species
Description
Large deciduous tree reaching heights of up to 35 meters with dark grey, furrowed bark. Produces paired samaras and displays brilliant orange and red autumn foliage
Habitat
Mesic upland forests and rich, well-drained soils under partial to full sunlight
Native Range
Northeastern and Midwestern North America, extending south along the Appalachian Mountains
Identified on 10/14/2026