Produces suckers from roots, difficult to control. Evergreen large shrub or small tree. Grows to a height of 15 to 25 ft with an equal spread. Can develop a dense head of foliage. Moderate to rapid rate of growth, single or multi-trunked.
Leaves are simple and narrowly elliptical to oblong.
Foliage color is medium green and flowers are greenish yellow. Flowers are not showy. Fruit are in clusters and are papery capsules. Look like large elm fruits. They are conspicuous.