Upright , dense branching tree which gets 15 to 30 ft tall and a spread of 15 to 25 '. Habit is small shrubby tree, twiggy and rounded with ascending, spreading branches. Foliage color is reddish purple. Tree is deciduous and flowers appear in spring prior to foliage. For best color, tree should be located in full sun.
Tree is hardy.
Will adapt to any well drained soil. Needs some summer water. Considered to be a short lived tree. 30 to 40 years. This cultivar was introduced to France by the gardener to the Shah of Iran.