In the Botanical Garden of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences the frost hardy maple has been selected by the method of analytical selection in two generations. In 1984 seeds were gathered at the northeastern boundary of the area (the western slope of the Ural chain), where the species grows in severe conditions. Over 200 specimens were selected from numerous seedlings of the first generation for frost-resistance and straight trunks. Their progeny of various years gave rise to a unique seed base to be used for introduction of the maple–one of the best park trees—into other regions outside its natural range. 

     The selected maples are distinguished by straight trunks, which is useful for wayside ornamental trees in parks. Trials in the Solikamsk botanical garden have demonstrated that this feature of the selected maple is retained in more severe climatic conditions. Better adaptability to local conditions is evidenced by their earlier growth cessation compared to the species of southern origin. Thick crowns are capable of giving off phytoncides and have dust-protective and noise-isolating properties. Seed productivity and seed germination are high.

     Field of Application: urban gardening in the Middle Urals and Siberia.