Maple tree leaves: The mountain maple tree leaves are identified by their irregularly toothed margins, three to five shallow lobes, and finely hairy undersides. They turn brilliant colors of yellow, orange, and red in the fall.

From the iconic Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) known for its role in maple syrup production to the delicate Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) prized for its ornamental foliage, maple trees span various sizes, shapes, and colors.

The maple tree is known for its striking fall color and distinctive leaves. Native to many areas in North America, maples grow in wooded areas. All maple trees are deciduous, losing their leaves in winter and growing new foliage the following spring.

Deciduous maple tree species are known for their spectacular autumn colors. Leaves of maple trees are generally palmately lobed, growing in opposite pairs, with the exception of Manitoba maple (Box Elder), which has compound leaves. Read on to discover how to identify maple tree leaves.

So, I created this guide to help you identify the most common Maple Trees in North America. I will include comparisons of the leaves and bark for most major Maple species native to Eastern North America, as well as a couple non-native species that are either invasive or frequently encountered.