A broadleaf deciduous tree. It grows into a rounded, or oval shape. The bark is a rich green color to purple green with white fissured patterns. The leaves have a yellow fall color.

The Manchurian Stripebark Maple gtows to 20 to 30 ft. tall. The leaves are 4 to 6 cinhes long, and normally two-thirds as wide. The leaves have  five lobes, and merge early. This tree grows best in partial shade and woodland  garden conditions.