The Green Mountain is used for wide tree lawns, screens, shade, and as specimen tree. It is also a good street tree with its leathery leaves and durable foliage resists to heat and drought.

Sugar Maple is among the most shade tolerant of large deciduous trees. Like other maples, its shade tolerance is manifested in its ability to germinate and persist under a closed canopy as an understory plant.

The main ornamental feature of the tree is the brilliant red, yellow, or orange fall color!