Acer saccharinum

Acer saccharinum is a species of deciduous broadleaf flowering plants (in the Sapindaceae or Soapberry family), native to east and central North America. It is a fast-growing tree which attains 20–30 metres, and one of the commonest trees in the USA. Note that the scientific name is similar to Acer saccharum, the sugar maple, which is native to a similar region; the two species can be distinguished quite readily from appearance.

Acer saccharinum produces masses of small pink flowers in early spring, which are noticeable because they come before the leaves. The leaves are large, of long and jagged appearance. Each has five deeply divided lobes, of which the central one is the largest, and the ones nearest the stem are typically small. Each lobe itself has several irregularly arranged teeth. They are bright and somewhat glossy green on the upper side, very pale beneath, and produce a shimmering display in the wind. They turn yellow, orange and bright and dark red in autumn.

Acer saccharinum naturally occurs in floodplains and along waterways. It is commonly planted as an ornamental and street tree because of ease of propagation, quick growth and versatility regarding climate.

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