acer macrophyllum

[Melvinutino]

maple of western North America having large 5-lobed leaves orange in autumn

[mehmood]

Acer macrophyllum, commonly known as the bigleaf maple, is a large deciduous tree in the genus Acer native to the western North America. It is named for its large, often thick leaves that can reach up to a foot across - the largest of any maple species. This tree produces a yellow-green flower and its fruit comes in the form of a samara a pair of winged seeds. Acer Macrophyllum is known for its high-quality timber and sweet sap which can be used to produce maple syrup.