- Hardiness Zones: 4-8
- Mature Size: 60-80' tall x 40' wide
- Habit: Upright oval to rounded
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Bark: Smooth gray-brown becoming furrowed with age; irregular plates
- Leaf Color: Medium-dark green
- Fall Color: Yellow-orange-red and striking
- Flowers: Green-yellow in April but not showy
- Fruit: Samara
- Disease & Insect Problems: Leaf scorch in droughty conditions; Verticillium wilt
- Culture: Prefers well-drained, moist fertile soil; full sun; very adaptable to pH levels; can be difficult to establish; frost cracking sometimes a problem
- Recommended Cultivars (if any):
‘Adirondak’---pyramidal; golden orange fall color 2 weeks earlier than species
‘Commemoration’---deep yellow-orange-red fall color 2 weeks earlier than species
‘Goldspire’---columnar; bright yellow-orange fall color
‘Legacy’---fast grower; yellow to orange-red fall color
‘Wright Brothers’---fast grower; fall color tends to be more red
Author Notes: This stately large shade tree is one of the best. It may be used as a specimen or autumn accent tree. Some cultivars available for excellent fall color. Overall it is generally thought of as a poor urban selection.