A very adaptable, hardy tree suitable for a lawn or medium-sized shade tree. Has a nicely rounded crown. Well worth a try, if you can find one. Will grow on almost any soil, but does best on deep, perfectly-drained, rich sandy or gravely soils. Fairly easy to transplant when quite small.
Young trees have an odd, asymmetrical, upright branching growth habit.
Mature trees have a firm, broadly pyramidal outline. Female trees have evil-smelling fruit. Unless you plant a male cultivar, you won't know the sex of your tree for at least 30 years. Generally reliable and recommended. 50 x 40 Hardy Zone 5.