New growth is covered with a white tomentose material. Flowers are arranged in panicles and are pink to red with brown hairs. Flowers make their appearance in July and August. Fruits are woody pods 6-8 inches long and hang on for a year. Landscape value includes specimen trees for large areas and street trees.
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.