A slender, narrowly conical deciduous tree to about 20m in height, with peeling white bark that remains white at the base. Ascending branches and smooth downy shoots bearing slightly rounded to diamond-shaped mid-green leaves, with yellow autumn colour, and yellow-brown catkins in early spring.
Site & Soil: Grow in full sun or light, dappled shade in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of poor or wet, acidic soils.
Hardiness: Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe.
Eventual Height & Spread: 12m+ x 4-8m.