 Lobel's maple is grown as an ornamental tree in northern Europe, valued for its narrow crown which makes it suitable for planting in confined spaces.Many of the trees in cultivation are grafted on "Acer cappadocicum" rootstocks, shown by the numerous root sprouts with "Acer cappadocicum" foliage.The horticultural hybrid maple "Acer × zoeschense" is often cited as having "Acer lobelii" as one of its parents, though more likely "Acer cappadocicum".