| Growth form | irregular |
| Crown density | moderate |
| Size | to 40' high to 30' spreading |
| Drought resistance |
good |
| Cold hardiness | poor |
| Growth rate | moderate |
| Life span | moderate |
| Elevation range |
to 5,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
tolerates alkaline well |
| Possible insect problems |
elm bark beetle |
| Possible disease problems |
unimportant |
| Wildlife value | moderate: upland song and game birds (seeds and buds) |
| Seasonal color | not conspicuous |
| Miscellany | attractive bark |