Red Pointe Maple is a  medium to large shade tree known for its red fall color and pyramidal shape. It grows quickly to 45 feet tall and 30 feet wide. It is more resistant to iron chlorosis than other red maples. It is low maintenance and needs little pruning to have a stately pyramidal form.

This tree prefers full sun to part shade and is tolerant of various soil types. It works well as a shade, street, or park tree.