It is useful as a street tree in narrow spaces due to its very slender, conical growth form.

[2] Debuting in 1923, P. × schmittii is a fast-growing tree, typically reaching 7 to 12 m, 15 m in favorable spots.

Its small, pale pink star- or propeller-shaped flowers arrive in April and attract bees and other pollinators due to their heavy production of pollen.

The shiny decorative bark is a mahogany brown with prominent horizontal lenticels.

Multi- and single- stem varieties are available from commercial nurseries.