Usually a very large shrub, Acer circinatum later grows into a small tree with a spherical, later slightly flattened crown. The tree does not grow very fast, so it takes many years to reach its final height. The dull green leaves are regularly lobed, with the 7 to 9 (sometimes 11) lobes incised to about a quarter to a third of the leaf blade. In autumn, the leaves turn brilliant orange to dark red. The striking fruits are typical of Acer. The two wings of the seeds are always in line. They are green, but often red. A. circinatum is naturally a tree found in the undergrowth of Douglas-fir and Sitka spruce forests. Therefore, plant this species preferably in a slightly shaded location. Likes well-drained, deep-rooting nutritious soil, preferably humous sandy soils, loamy soils or light peaty soils. Especially on sandy soils, autumn colours will be most beautiful. Applicable as a solitary tree or in small groups in parks, gardens and wide green spaces.
Acer circinatum rastie priemerne rastúci a môže dorastať do výšky v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Listy stromu Acer circinatum sa na jeseň sfarbia do žltá, oranžová, červená."
Správny čas na výsadbu stromu je mimo vegetačné obdobie. V strednej Európe môže byť Acer circinatum so zemným balom vysadený od polovice novembra do konca apríla, avšak závisí to veľmi od klimatických podmienok a druhu stromu.