Silver maple
Acer saccharinum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with five deep lobes
Margin
Serrate to coarsely toothed
Arrangement
Opposite on the stem
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Deeply indented sinuses between the lobes and sharply toothed margins differentiate this species.
Description
A large deciduous tree featuring smooth gray bark on younger trunks that becomes flaky with age. It produces winged samaras in early spring and displays pale silvery undersides on the foliage.
Habitat
Found primarily along riverbanks, floodplains, and moist bottomlands in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, and widely planted in temperate urban landscapes.
Identified on 10/18/2026