Leaves are similar to Carrotwood except not as long. Leaflets are 4 to 10 and dark green in color. Size of individual leaflets is about 2 inches. Yellow to red in summer with many stamens. Flowers are conspicuous and grow on previous season's growth.
Fruits are edible and used as a source of chocolate substitute.
Makes great background or specimen trees because they become picturesque with age. Used as street trees but surface roots will break sidewalks. Adaptable to soils and climates. Likes summer water when young but once established can get by on little to no supplementary water. Good plant for Mediterranean type gardens.