From large shrub to small tree. Because of the horizontal branching the crown is flattened and wide. The red brown spots on the young twigs disappear in maturity. The leaves have three leaflets and a slightly red hue. The margins of the leaf are gently serrated. The autumn colour is orange-red with yellow varieties. Unlike many maples the A. cissifolium has a conspicuous flowering. The small, monoecious, flowers are yellow and stand together in clusters. Remarkably, the fruits usually do not have germination capacity because male and female plants have to be planted together for pollination. A. cissifolium is slightly sensitive to a high pH and thrives best in acid soil. Although this tree is usually grown as a shrub , it can be very functional as an avenue tree, on squares and in small(er) gardens.
Acer cissifolium môže dorastať do výšky 6 - 10 m v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Acer cissifolium rastie priemerne rastúci a môže dorastať do výšky 6 - 10 m v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Listy stromu Acer cissifolium sa na jeseň sfarbia do žltá, oranžová, červená."
Správny čas na výsadbu stromu je mimo vegetačné obdobie. V strednej Európe môže byť Acer cissifolium so zemným balom vysadený od polovice novembra do konca apríla, avšak závisí to veľmi od klimatických podmienok a druhu stromu.