Slow growing and long lived. Deep root system. Free of major insect and disease pests. Long compound leaves appear late in spring and turn yellow and drop from tree early in the autumn. Provides shade light enough that grass can grow underneath.
Pods containing large seeds stay on tree through winter.
Distinctive, rough gray bark. Sprouts from roots and suckers, so prune unless a colony is desired. Deep root system makes it difficult to transplant. Tolerates drought, various soil types. Dark gray, rugged bark.