How to Identify a Miyabe Maple

Leaf Identification

The leaves are broad, simple, opposite, and have 3-5 lobes. They have rounded teeth and deep sinuses. The margins are entire. The color is dark green and semi-glossy on top and pubescent underneath. They turn yellow in the fall.

  • Leaf of Arbor Walk #2
  • Underside of Leaf from Arbor Walk #2
  • Leaf (Fall) of Arbor Walk #2

Twig and Bud Identification

The twigs are slender, shiny reddish-brown with light lenticels. The twigs have stout, pointed terminal buds that are pubescent and dark red.

  • Twig of Arbor Walk #2
  • Bud of Arbor Walk #2

Bark Identification

Deeply furrowed and corky. Often very densely branched.

  • Bark of Arbor Walk #2

Fruit Identification

Double samaras with wings at 180º with pubescent seed cavities.

  • Fruit of Arbor Walk #2
  • Fruit of Arbor Walk #2

Flower Identification

Greenish yellow, small clusters that hang from a slender stalk. The flowers bloom in May.