It has attractive, clean green fan shaped leaves which develop a clear yellow fall color. Its form is pyramidal, broadening with age and becoming picturesque.
Sexes are separate.
Male trees are often propagated and planted to eliminate the problem. Easily transplanted but growth rate is slow especially following transplanting. Adaptable to a wide range of soil pH. Tolerant of air pollution. No serious insect or disease problems. Slow growth rate has unduly limited its use.