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. Needs summer water. Trees are hardy.