The form is a wide spreading single trunked tree with a broad oval crown. Foliage is alternate and pinnately compound with 11 to 17 leaflets. Flowers appear in the spring and are not significant. Male flowers are catkins. Female are terminal small spikes.
Plant develops long tap root.
Fruit is a 4 valved husk about 3 inches in diameter. Nuts are edible. Makes a good background tree and can be used as a specimen in large landscapes. Prefers moist, well drained soil. Does not like saline soils.