Red Maple

Author of name: Tirmenstein
Description: Medium to large tree reaching 59 to 89 ft. Has scarlet colored leaves.
Classification:
Family: Sapindaceae
Order: Sapindales
Class: Magnoliopsida
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
General Distribution: The red maple is one of the most abundant and widespread trees in eastern North America.
Obtains food through photosynthesis, and is located in the middle of our front lawn, and has little competition for sun as it is one of the taller trees in the yard. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_rubrum#Toxicity