Conical to oval when young, becomes broadly pyramidal when mature. Has dense, twiggy growth that makes a very good screen. Quite tolerant to soil types. Transplants well when small. Size varies according to richness of soil and available moisture.
Several cultivars are available.
A beautiful, graceful tree native to the southeast states, but hardy in Iowa. Grows well in almost any deep, fertile, Iowa soils with adequate moisture. Rather drought tolerant once well established. Has a smooth, gray trunk with gracefully arching branches, rather like a miniature American elm. Is very brittle and is severely damaged by ice storms.