Twigs are brown, stout and hairy with large terminal buds showing loose outer scales.
Bark is smooth on young trees and dark gray breaking into long loose strips on large trees. The 4-ribbed white nut is enclosed by a thick husk which is pale on the inside and splits to the base. Intermediate shade tolerance. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form.