Intermediate in frost tolerance. Characterized by leaf structure, which at first glance resembles that of conifers but is actually composed of tiny branchlets with tiny leaves. 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.