The maple tree is a member of the witch hazel family and the maple tree genus, and it is a large deciduous tree. Its leaves are palmately shaped and generally three-lobed, with a longer center. It has distinct leaf veins on the back and reticulate veins. It is mainly distributed in China south of the Qinling-Huaihe line, and prefers a warm and humid environment. It has a huge root system and is sensitive to sunlight, usually showing a fiery red color on the sunny side, with a strong fragrance.

The maple tree is a member of the witch hazel family and the genus Maple

The maple tree is a member of the witch hazel family and the genus Maple. Maple tree is a deciduous tree, the tree is huge, up to 30 meters high, up to 1 meter diameter at breast height. Maple tree leaves like palm-shaped, generally divided into three parts, the center of the longer, the two sides of the shorter and basically symmetrical. The margins of the leaves are irregularly toothed.

The back of the maple tree's leaves are distinctly veined with three to five, reticulate veins. The stalk of its leaves can reach up to about 11 centimeters. Its leaves grow as a single leaf. Its fruit is like the fruit of a chestnut with a prickly epidermis. Its fruit is used as medicine, and is effective in promoting blood circulation and removing wind-dampness.

It is mainly distributed in China south of the Qinling-Huaihe line of the regions, in a few northern regions are also distributed. But it can't overwinter in the open if it grows in the north. It generally prefers a warm and humid environment with deep, well-drained soil.

It has a large root system and is a strong secondary forest species in Hainan Province. Its sensitivity to sunlight is very high, and will mainly be manifested in its leaves. The sunny side of the leaves are usually reddish in color and have a strong natural herbaceous scent, while the backlit side of the leaves are usually yellow and have a light scent.