| Shape | Large rounded crown. |
| Landscape | Aside from commercial uses (notably timber and maple syrup production), makes a great specimen tree in large parks and gardens, and is excellent in group plantings as individuals may differ greatly in autumn colours. |
| Propagation | Propagates easily through seed. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or dappled shade in moisture-retentive, well-drained, fertile soil. |
| Pests | May be affected by coral spot (Nectria cinnabarina), root rot, powdery mildew (Uncinula bicornus), sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma corticale), tar spot (Rhytisma acerinum), and verticillium wilt (Verticillium dahliae). Several species of aphids may also be a nuisance, as well as several types of caterpillars. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bark is grey and furrowed, with brown-grey, glabrous branches. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 14 cm wide, dull green above and pale green beneath, with 3-5 acuminate lobes. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are green-yellow and apetalous. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit to 4 cm, with wings held hear parallel. |
