| Shape | Upright and columnar. |
| Landscape | Architectural gardens. |
| Propagation | Seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun. Plant in moist but well-drained and slightly acidic soil. |
| Pests | Aphids and beech bark scale may be a problem. Root rot may occur. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Leaf Description | Alternate leaves in opposite rows of 2, ovate, shortly toothed and 4 - 7 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Flowers appear solitary or in groups of 3. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are dark green above, pale green below and turning into yellow and red in autumn. The buds are light green. |
