This medium to large, fastgrowing
deciduous tree,
grows to 30 m in height
under favourable conditions,
with a wide spreading and
sparse crown. Its bark is grey,
longitudinally furrowed and
comes away in narrow strips.
The tree develops a long
taproot from an early age, and
numerous lateral stabilising
roots. Its small flowers are pale
white to dull yellow in clusters
and these are followed by pods
containing kidney-shaped seeds.
The pods hang on trees for
several months before splitting
to release the seeds.