Growth rate is moderate. Bark is smooth, greenish and trunk has a bulbous base. Leaves are like poplar, simple and 3-5 inches in size. Apex of leaf is elongated. Foliage is medium green.
Flowers are small bell shaped, white in color and conspicuous.
Fruit is a woody pod 3 to 4 inches. Species makes a good background tree, border planting, mass, specimen and street tree. Will take about any kind of soil, likes full sun, will take heat and is tender. So Cal landscapes, low and intermediate deserts and is often used as windbreaks. Across from small pond.