Single trunked tree with handsome bark. Twigs are green. Look for midrib and prominent veins. Tends to have a heavy leaf drop in March. May. May detect some fragrance to flowers.
Fruits are black and small.
Landscape value includes background trees, massing, naturalizing, specimen, and street tree. Likes moist, well drained soils. Tends to be tender when young and half hardy when mature. Trunk may sunburn when young. Fairly pest free.