|Family: Aceraceae (View Members of Aceraceae) Genus and
Species: Acer rubrum Leaves: The leaves are opposite and about
2-4" (5-10cm) in width and length. (View Measured Leaf) They
have three shallow, pointed lobes and are irregularly saw-
toothed. The stalks are red and green and are generally long.
The leaves are dull green on top and are pale and hairy
underneath. (View Leaves) Bark: The bark is mostly smooth, with
some small ridges and is gray-light gray in color. (View Bark)
The twigs are red and hairless. Fruit: The keys are about 1"
(2.5 cm) long and are paired in the bunch. They are red in color
and are forked. Tree: The tree is usually 60-90' (9-18m) tall
and has a compact crown, as pictured to the left. Range and
Habitat: From Manitoba east to Newfoundland, south to Florida
and west to Texas. Found most commonly in moist areas. Red Maple
Tree (Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 9/29/02)