Flat topped, open and broad crown. Leaves are rough and large. The inner bark of this tree that is thick and glue like can be dried and then moistened to be used as a poultice or even cough medicine. The inner bark was once made into rope in the 18th and 19th centuries. These ropes were used for fastening cotton bales.
Some twigs look to have a corky texture.
Smooth with bumps, gray or light brown. Dry and sweet. Many birds consume the sweet pulp. Wood from this tree is often used for athletic goods, plywood, crates and boxes. The leaves often have bumps on them caused from tiny jumping plant lice.