'Fiorente' is usually monopodial, and capable of exceptionally rapid development; during trials in the Northern Apennine on poor clay soils, growth exceeded 1.0 m in height and 1.5 cm in trunk d.b.h per annum. The tree's habit is conical, with a pronounced apical dominance; lateral growth is limited, the crown therefore rather columnar. The alternate leaves are of moderate size, < 8 cm long × < 5 cm broad; generally lanceolate in shape, they are rough on the upper surface and pubescent beneath, remaining green well into the autumn and shed relatively late, often persisting into December in the UK.
'Fiorente' typically has a single main stem, and can rapidly develop; during trials in the Northern Apennine on poor clay soils, it grew exceptionally tall, reaching 1.0 m, and its trunk diameter increased significantly, up to 1.5 cm per year. The tree's shape is conical, with a dominant top growth, and its lateral development is restricted, resulting in a narrow, columnar crown.