Etymology: Acer: the classical Latin name for the maple
Plants: perennial tree/shrub single or in clumps usually less than 20' tall; twigs mostly greenish and covered with fine hairs; bark greenish to dark but without white stripes
Leaves: opposite, undivided, softly hairy below, usually 3-lobed, indentations (sinuses) between main lobes sharp; edges coarsely toothed with 6-9 per inch
Flowers: bloom when or after leaves open; in an erect, long-stalked cluster (panicle)
Fruits: matures in mid-summer or fall; wings almost at right angles
Conservation Status: Native

Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FACU* USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Trees: Photos, descriptions, information USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs