Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf at U+1F341 is an emoji pictograph for the distinctive lobed leaf of the maple tree, especially the red autumn leaf associated with Canada and fall scenery. It is in the Emoticons block as an Animals & Nature emoji, used as a colorful symbol rather than as a letter or technical mark. Its most common use is seasonal: people add it to messages about autumn, changing leaves, crisp weather, harvest trips, hiking, and fall-themed photos. It often pairs with pumpkins, hot drinks, trees, or leaf piles to set an October or November mood. The emoji is also a widely recognized shorthand for Canada because the maple leaf appears on the Canadian flag and national branding. In social media bios, travel posts, sports chatter, and holiday greetings, it can signal Canadian identity, Canadian locations, or support for Canadian teams and events. Less formally, it may refer to maple products such as maple syrup, maple-flavored food, or nature aesthetics in general. Its appearance varies by emoji font, but it is normally shown as a red or orange maple leaf, which helps distinguish it from the green leaf and fallen leaf emojis.