Ideal tall and large tree for shade, alignment. Good timber. Medicinal properties. In the past its wood was used to make machine parts and in building industry. It is a remedy in case of joint pains and helps sweating.
This tree can reach 20-30m. Lanceolate and serrated bright green leaves. Reddish flowers before leaves in March.
Prefers light, fertile, deep and humid soils. Hardy.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
| Plantation | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Climate Zone | Temperate areas |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | Red |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant use | Bonsai, Hedge, Landscaping, Medicinal, Pollution tolerant, Shade tree, Singular, Street Tree, Timber, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Deep, Fertile, Light |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !