| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Plant Height: | up to 20 feet |
| Plant Spread: | up to 18 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Known for color change through the seasons. Nearly black in spring with green veins. Summer color lighter, depending on sun exposure. Red in autumn |
| Fruit: | Other: red samaras (keys) typical of maple species |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
