Deep-Veined Maple – Acer argutum

A. argutum is a fast-growing small tree with an open growth habit and lovely fall foliage. Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun; grows in a wide range of soil conditions; pH adaptable and drought tolerant. A hybrid of silver and red maple with a strong central leader and excellent branching habit.  Excellent in street tree plantings or as a large shade tree. A good alternative to silver maple and red maple in heavy clay soils.

Those are some pretty deep veins there, pal. Yeah. You got a problem with that?

Family Aceraceae – Maples
The Maples are some of our most familiar and beloved trees.  Most are native to the far east: China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria. Maples produce a distinctive winged fruit called a samara, also commonly known as helicopters or whirlybirds. Tree Encyclopedia | Tree Index | Maple Index