Used extensively by Cal Trans. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Cross between P. orientalis and P. occidentalis. Row of trees on University Drive starting at Eng. Deciduous large tree growing to a height of 70 to 100 ft with a spread of 65 to 80 ft.
Form is pyramidal in youth and spreading with age.
Texture is coarse. Single trunked tree. Bark is ornamental in that it is mottled with olive green and cream. Bark is exfoliating. Leaves are not fuzz like P. racemosa.