A vigorous deciduous tree to 18m tall, with brilliant white bark on the trunk and larger branches; ovate leaves turn yellow in autumn; yellow-brown male catkins to 12cm long open in early spring.
 
Size
Ultimate height - Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height 20–50 years
Ultimate spread 4–8 metres
 
Position
Full sun
Partial shade
 
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
 
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
 
Hardiness 
H7