Soft, wispy, pine-like appearance. Bright green foliage. Flowers are tiny, brown and wind pollinated. Very fast growing to 100 feet. Grows as shelter shade tree on waterbanks.
Controls soil by suckering.
Stabilizes road embankments. Important reforestation tree. Well suited for fuel wood because of their fast growth rates. Bark has been used in tanning and medicine, and the fruits have been used for novelties and decorations.s.