Is considered to be drought tolerant and is not particular to soil type. Tender to half hardy. In court yard on main campus. Has a broadly domed shape, a slow to moderate rate of growth and a medium density. Single trunked tree with handsome bark.
Twigs are green.
Look for midrib and prominent veins. Tends to have a heavy leaf drop in March. May. May detect some fragrance to flowers. Fruits are black and small. Landscape value includes background trees, massing, naturalizing, specimen, and street tree.