Ultimately it will reach about 30 feet in height at maturity. Leaves are trifoliate, smooth on the surface but with serrated margins. In mid autumn the tree puts on a beautiful display of bright red foliage. Its native habitat ranges from eastern Russia, Manchuria and Korea. The bark is dark gray and smooth.
Leaves are small, tough and three lobed with smooth margins, very similar to A. campestre .
The tree is native to the Mediterranean region and northward into Europe. The tree has been in cultivation in Europe for many years but has not become well known in the United States. This tree is suitable for small sunny gardens with poor soil and dry conditions. Leaves are wide, up to 8 inches and may have 3 to 5 lobes. As with many of the snakebark maples this tree is well suited for shady sites but needs care during establishment, if damaged or stressed it may suffer from canker.