Leaves On Hudson

Silver Maple. This species of Maple is native to eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. Latin name is Acer Saccharinum. This leaf was collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

Sweetgum. This species is native to eastern North America and is recognizable by it’s five pointed star shape. Latin name is Liquidambar Styraciflua. This leaf was collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

Sugar Maple. This species of Maple is native to the northern parts of eastern and central United States, as well as parts of the upper midwest and much of eastern Canada. It is best known for it’s bright fall foliage and the primary source of Maple Syrup. Latin name is Acer Saccharum. This leaf was collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

Pin Oak. Part of the broader Red Oak family of trees. Found in the midwest and central / northeast United States. Latin name is Quercus Palustris. This leaf was collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

White Pine. A large species that’s part of the broader Pine family. Usually identified by it’s needles presented in bundles of five. Latin name is Pinus Strobus. These needles were collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

White Oak. Part of the broader Oak family of trees. Identified in part by it’s rounded (versus pointy) lobes. Found through much of the central and eastern United States. Latin name is Quercus Alba. This leaf was collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

Northern White Cedar. This species is in the Cypress family of trees, native to eastern Canada and to much of the north, central and northeastern United States. Latin species is Thuja Occidentalis. This cedar was collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

Red Maple. This species of Maple is recognized as the most abundant native tree in eastern North America. Latin name is Acer Rubrum. This leaf was collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

Sassafras. This species is part of the Lauraceae family of trees and native to eastern North America and parts of Asia. Latin name is Sassafras Albidum. The Sassafras is unique in that the same tree can present three different shapes of leaves - unlobed oval, bilobed (mitten-shaped) and trilobed (three-pronged or “ghost” shaped). This leaf was collected and photographed in the lower Hudson Valley of NY State.

Printed on a 6” X 6” metal plate.

17 different species all together. The best variety of Fall. Looks great as a 12”X 12” metal print - or go larger. 24”X24” or more. Includes (and see) key below.