A Broadly shaped conical tree, quite open in structure. Deciduous. Has glossy obovate, toothed dark green leaves with dark grey fissured bark. Has male and female catkins flowering in Spring. A native of Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. Has woody dark brown fruits up to 2cm long.

A broadly conical shaped tree growing to approximately 25m in height. Has rounded glossy green leaves. Deciduous. A tree suited to any large garden. Has woody 3cm long fruit ripening from green to brown. A native of Italy.