sentences:  In Italy the tree is remarkably fast-growing, though not as quick as its contemporary 'Fiorente'.The trunk is straight, and usually forks at a height of 3 m; the bark is grey-green, with grey-orange fissures.The alternate deciduous leaves are of moderate size, < 9 cm long by < 5 cm wide, ovate to lanceolate, featuring yellowish - green undulate margins; they remain green throughout autumn and are usually shed relatively late.