A spreading, decidous tree about 15m tall, with broadly rounded, finely toothed, dark green leaves, silvery-white beneath, and sharply pointed. Pendent clusters of 6-10 fragrant pale yellow flowers are produced in midsummer
Higher than 12 metres
wider than 8 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Suitable for parks and very large gardens. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, with shelter from cold winds. Usually free of aphids and therefore free of sticky honeydew. For more advice see tree cultivation
Propagate by seed, stratified in containers outdoors in spring. See propagate from seed (tree/shrub); or propagate by chip budding although care must be taken with the choice of rootstock
May be susceptible to aphids, horse chestnut scale, caterpillars, sawflies and gall mites
May be susceptible to sooty mould, Phytophthora root rot and honey fungus