20 to 30 feet tall by 30 to 40 feet. Horizontal growth habit. Trunk often twisted, bark shedding in long flakes. Leaves dull green to gray green and leathery. Fruit is a capsule that is 8 to 10 valved.
Plant can become very picturesque in old age.
Needs room to spread out. Prefers acid well drained soil. Growth rate slow. 1st exposure seacoast to inland valley. Landscape value is a specimen plant which becomes a focal point in the garden.