View the pictures shown to identify your leaf sample. Be aware that many domestic trees may have simple-palmate leaves, and some may not be shown on this page at this time! Click the photos to see them full size!

Sweet Gum: Liquidambar styraciflua This tree is found as a native tree on the east coast of the United States. It is commonly planted as a domestic tree in cities and towns on the west coast. Its leaves look like those of maples, but the leaves alternate along the stem (maples have opposite leaves).

Domestic Maple (name unknown): Acer species.

Domestic Maple (name unknown): Acer species. Click here to see the lower surface details of this leaf.