A tall straight trunked deciduous tree with timber potential. Vigorous growth continued into the late autumn, indicating it needs a mild climate. A well drained soil is necessary. Edible nuts similar to J. regia.

Narrowly conical when young, evergreen. Masses of very small white flowers Dec/Jan, worked by bees. Tolerates exposed, cold and low fertility sites. Useful nurse tree for native revegetation projects.

(L decidua x L kaempferi) Narrowly conical, deciduous. Faster growth, good form and valuable timber. Yellow-orange autumn colour, mid way between parents. Has done well in trials, out performing the parents. Expensive seed orchard seed.

Selection with dark green foliage and dark red new growth. Flowers double frilly-edged red petals in late winter & spring. Hardy adaptable in a sunny position.