Is it a maple? What is its name?

[bonhe]

I dug this tree few months ago. Can anyone tell me its ID?
The leaf has a velvet feeling in the underneath surface.
Thanks.
Bonhe

 

[Martin Sweeney]

Bonhe,

I wonder if it might be an American Sweetgum, Liquidambar styraciflua, and not a maple at all.

Regards,
Martin

 

[kiwimaple]

Bonhe,

I wonder if it might be an American Sweetgum, Liquidambar styraciflua, and not a maple at all.

Regards,
Martin

I agree