Growth rate is moderate. Front of dorms across the street from OH unit. 20 to 30 feet tall by 30 to 40 feet. Horizontal growth habit. Trunk often twisted, bark shedding in long flakes.
Leaves dull green to gray green and leathery.
Fruit is a capsule that is 8 to 10 valved. Plant can become very picturesque in old age. Needs room to spread out. Prefers acid well drained soil. Growth rate slow.