Toothed, pointed, lanceolate leaves emerge a reddish bronze and persist through the growing season. Forms a handsome, medium sized rounded tree with a height and spread to around 7-10m x 6-8m. A recently bred Chinese hornbeam described in Grimshaws and Baytons 'New Trees' book as an 'Exceptional new tree to cultivation.' Grows in most soils in sun or light shade.