A beautiful spreading tree to 21 m high by 9 m wide and is near evergreen in mild regions. It has a rounded crown, smooth flaking bark and fine sculptured branches in an almost weeping habit. There are many named varieties available, including 'Catlin', 'Frosty' (with whitish variegation on the leaves), 'Hansen', 'Pendens' (weeping branches) and 'True Green' (reliably evergreen in mild to warm climates).