sentences:  Shantung maple is grown as an ornamental plant in Europe and North America.A number of cultivars have been selected, including 'Akikaze Nishiki' with variegated leaves, 'Fire Dragon' with very bright autumn colour.The cultivar 'Keithsform' (Norwegian Sunset) is a hybrid between "Acer truncatum" and "Acer platanoides" (Norway Maple).