This variety has thinly-cut, green foliage that turns vibrant-yellow in the fall. It has an upright, open habit, growing 6-8' tall and 4-5' wide.
The 'Waterfall' has a dense, broad growth habit and finely-cut, weeping foliage that stays rich green during the spring and summer, before turning golden-yellow in the fall. It will slowly reach 8-10' tall and 10-12' wide. This variety can handle full sun, but prefers to be protected from hot, afternoon sun.
American Hornbeam. The American hornbeam is a native variety that will grow 20-35' tall and wide at maturity. It prefers part to full shade and its rich, green foliage will turn orange and yellow in the fall.
The 'Autumn Gold' is a large, fruitless, male variety that will reach 40-50' tall and 20-30' wide. Its rich, green foliage turns vibrant yellow in the fall.