Deciduous tree, upright when young, later
the branches which are very close
together spread out in the shape of a fan
forming an ovoidal wide crown. Alternate
leaves, deeply laciniate and pointed at the
tip, 8-12cm long, 4-5cm wide, bright
green, paler green on the underside. In
autumn the leaves turn yellow. Growing
requirements the same as Fagus sylvatica.