In comparison with other understory shrubs sampled in this study, vine maple generally had higher concentrations of all nutrients. Clearcutting of mature forests generally creates favorable habitat for deer and elk. Vine maple, along with other shrubs which make up seral brushfields following logging, affords deer and elk good cover. There is little information of the use of vine maple for rehabilitation. When considering vine maple for these purposes, transplanting nursery grown seedlings will probably show the best results.
Vine maple is an ornamental shrub used in landscaping.
To aid in conifer seedling establishment, chemical or mechanical shrub reduction or removal may be needed. Cutting may prove ineffective at reducing vine maple, as sprouts normally regrow rapidly from established root systems. Scarifying sites with bulldozers or other machines after logging has proven effective. Chemical sprays have been widely used for controlling shrub growth in the Pacific Northwest. Sheep grazing of young conifer plantations is an effective method of controlling undesirable shrub species.