This fast-growing deciduous tree reaches heights of around 50 feet high with a 30 to 40 foot spread (1). Mature trees have dark brown heartwood and white to pale brown sapwood. The heartwood is extremely durable.The compound leaves have oval shaped leaflets, are 2-4 inches long and are bright green, somewhat leathery and alternate (1,6). The small white or yellow flowers are abundant and grow in clusters 2 to 4 inches long (2). The flowers then produce pods which are oblong, flat, 2 to 4 inches long, green to light brown in color, and contain 1-5 bean shaped seeds (2).