Upright open habit with an ellipsoidal to ovoid shape. Moderate rate of growth and a moderate density. Thick spongy bark colored from white to chamois color. Leaves are simple and narrowly elliptical, have a characteristic of five veined leaf blade. Use in the landscape include massing, specimen, or street tree.
Fruits are persistent capsules that stay attached to the stem.
Will take lots or very little water. Not particular to soil. 1st exposure seacoast. Can tolerate water or drought. Lagunaria pattersonii Primrose tree, Cow itch tree.