Small deciduous tree with open crown, sparse branches and sparse foliage; bark is light gray, nearly smooth. Palm-shaped compound leaves, opposite or nearly opposite, with long stalks; 5 leaflets, small leaflets on both sides, and a larger leaf in the middle; dark green leaves with serrated leaf margins, leaflets oval or oblong, 10-20 cm long, the leaves are papery or nearly leathery, with pinnate veins.
