They have a rapid growth rate when young. The gray-brown bark becomes fissured and corky with age. Branching tends to be quite low. Sexes are separate. Flowers are greenish and not very conspicuous.
Females produce large clusters of fleshy black fruit which remain on the tree into the winter.
Tolerates a wide range of soil pH. Full sun. May require pruning to train up to a desirable form. No serious insect or disease problems. Has a tendency to grow late into the season as seedling trees and frequently suffers winter injury to the branch tips as very young trees. Use only male plants in areas where fruit litter and seedlings would be a nuisance.