Description
Large, broad, deciduous tree (H 15-18 m, W 8-10 m). Crown ovate to rounded, eventually irregular. Bark white, with light orange stripes, it peels off decoratively in strips. Branches upright to open. Leaves ovate to lanceolate (6-12 cm), with a long pointed tip, with a slightly serrate margin, dark green, autumn colour yellow. Flowers tiny, in hanging yellow-green inflorescence, catkins. Flowering period: April. Undemanding tree, adaptable to different soils, withstands occasional drought and urban conditoins.