| Shape | Upright and bushy. |
| Landscape | Borders, beds, cottage and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | Seed, softwood cuttings and grafting. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun and partial-shade. Plant in moist but well-drained soil. Prefers sand, clay, chalk and loam soils. Drought tolerant. |
| Pests | Sawflies, aphids and leaf miners. Mildew and rust may be a problem. Deer tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | The National Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt, England. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Peeling bark. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are oval. |
| Flower Description | Slender male and female catkins that open before or with the leaves in spring. |
| Colour Description | The bark is a pinkish-copper and orange in colour. The leaves are green turning yellow in autumn. The catkins are brown. |
