| General Description | A native tree that is slow growing, and often with a very good autumn colour. This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| ID Characteristic | Three lobed leaves with a silvery underside, a pronounced red in the autumn. |
| Shape | Somewhat pyramidal in shape. |
| Propagation | Seeds can be germinated from the tree in early summer. |
| Cultivation | Easy to cultivate if given adequate moisture although intolerant of soils with a high pH. |
| Pests | None of note except soil pH can be a problem especially in urban conditions which often result in interveinal chlorosis. |
| Notable Specimens | The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. The Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | In Ontario, Canada it is often found in the near north and around lakes and wet areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, soft grey, very similar to young A. saccharinum. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Buds are imbricate, 4 mm in length and blunt. |
| Leaf Description | A 3-5 lobed leaf to about 3-10 cm across, with a silver underside. |
| Fruit Description | A 6 cm long samara. |
| Colour Description | Excellent autumn colour, orange-yellow to intense red. |
| Texture Description | Medium textured tree. |
