It is a fast growing tree when young. Its leaf is very lustrous, and it serves as the sole food of silkworms.
It differs from the type species in that it does not produce fruit, so it does not dirty the gardens or avenues, so it is used in alignments and to provide shade. As an ornamental value, the attractive autumn coloration of its leaves stands out.
Technical data:
Height: 7-15 meters.
Exposure: Full light.
Flowering: Without flower.
Climate: Up to -10ºC
Foliage: Deciduous.
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