Deciduous tree 9 m, dbh 17 cm; bark slightly thickened, roughly cracked, grey; branchlets green, turning grey; branchlets green, turning grey; infructescence axes, petioles, calyx green; capsules green, ripening yellow outside, pale light yellow inside; mostly 3 valved, aril red, testa tan; leaf blades bright dark green above, dull light green underneath.