- Raywood is a fine source of fall color and is also drought resistant.
- A good street tree that, with age, provides considerable shade.
- Plant as a single specimen, in a grove for more widespread shade or for seasonal shading on hotter south and west exposures.
- The bold round-headed form is perfect to cast summer shade.
- Dark green foliage turns attractive wine red in fall.
- Resistant to the Ash blight.
- Deciduous.