[1] The original tree was found in the grounds of an English park, and it has been propagated by grafting, then many distributed widely.

The trunk of the tree may not be visible from a distance due to the presence of the covering "weeping" branches.

Smaller than the common beech, the tree can reach a height of up to 25 metres (82 ft) and tends to be wider than high.

[5] The triangular beech nuts are popular in autumn with birds, mice and squirrels.

[4] It needs moisture and well drained soil and prefers sunny to semi-shaded zones.