AT A GLANCE
Which plants have leaves similar to the maple?
Which tree has leaves similar to the maple?
On the American sweetgum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) and on the plane tree (Platanus) similar leaves grow as on maple. A closer look at the leaves reveals not only similarities but also differences. If you rub the leaves of the American sweetgum between your fingers, you will notice a sweet scent. The sycamore leaf has fewer lobes than maple leaves.
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Is the sycamore a maple or does it just have similar leaves?
The plane bears similar leaves to the maple, but is not related to it. From a botanical point of view, you are dealing with a plane tree. The lobed leaves of the sycamore look very similar in shape and size to maple leaves. While the leaves of the maple grow alternately, the sycamore has opposite leaves. In addition, the leaf of the plane tree usually has only three lobes. The spherical flowers of the sycamore also form a very striking
Difference between both trees.Which plant offers red leaves similar to maple?
The copper beech (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea), like some maple varieties, offers you beautiful ones from spring onwards Red Leaves. However, you can only expect a similar leaf color here. The beech leaves are egg-shaped and have no serrations and are smaller than the leaves of the maple tree. Nevertheless, this deciduous tree, like the maple, is very popular for the design of parks and large gardens due to the typical coloring of the leaves.
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Use leaves for creative purposes!
Both the leaves of the maple and leaves with a similar leaf shape can be dried well and used for decorative purposes. The pointedly lobed leaf shape is visually very appealing and offers a pattern with a high recognition value.