Overall form is broad conical to dome shaped. Growth rate is slow to moderate, texture is medium to coarse. Bark is gray, smooth and thick at base. Looks similar to Platanus or Acer. Foliage dark green above and lighter below.
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.