Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

In front of the Haley Center, Auburn, AL - 8/20/10 - pg 190
Maple Family
Opposite Leaves
Leaves Simple, Lobed/ Fruit A Paired, Winged Samara
(this may or may not be the correct identification...the tree seems kind of taller than it should be)

Full Tree

Leaf (Very small)

Trunk

Base of Trunk

Underside of Leaves

Fun Facts: 

The Japanese Maple is native to Japan, China, and Korea.

Widely planted ornamental.

At least 1,000 varieties.