| General Description | A small understory single or multi-stem tree. This tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| ID Characteristic | Bark is smooth and fluted. |
| Shape | Wide and spreading. |
| Landscape | Used as an understory tree but rarely seen in the cultivated landscape. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed, moist stratification at 20-30°C for 60 days followed by 5°C for 60 days. |
| Cultivation | Performs best in deep, rich, moist, slightly acidic soils although will grow in drier locations. Does well in sun or shade. |
| Pests | Leaf spots, cankers and twig blight |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Climax forests in association with Acer saccharum and Fagus grandifolia. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth slate grey and fluted. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Imbricate, small and reddish brown. |
| Leaf Description | Alternate, simple 6-12 cm long, sharply and doubly serrated. |
| Flower Description | Reddish, monoecious. |
| Fruit Description | The nutlet is about 2.5 cm long. |
| Colour Description | Dark green changing to brilliant orange or red in autumn. |
