| General Description | A densely-foliated evergreen tree. |
| Shape | Erect with low canopy. |
| Landscape | As a solitary specimen or flowering tree in low-pollution urban gardens or in an informal garden. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Plant under full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained clay, loam or sands of any acidity. |
| Pests | Aphids, scales and red spider mites. May be susceptible to root rot. |
| Notable Specimens | VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, rippled, lance- to oblong-shaped leaves. |
| Flower Description | 8 - 10 pinnate flower petals. Flowers typically measure between 10 - 12 cm wide. |
| Colour Description | Lush green to deep green foliage. Creamy white flowers. |
| Texture Description | Dense. |
