NE corner of Eng. Grows to a height of 25 to 35 ft with a spread of 15 to 20 ft. Slow rate of growth, fairly dense canopy with single or multi-trunks. Foliage is 1 to 3 inches in length with an entire margin and a rounded apex. Color is gray green.
Leaves are slightly pubescent above and white tomentose below.
Fruit is a 3 valved capsule with very sticky fruit. Fruit is considered edible. Used as a street tree, naturalizing, accent, background. Takes full sun to full shade. First exposure seacoast to inland valley.