Leaves are alternate, serrate, scabrous with appressed hairs on both side.

The fruits maturing in autumn are edible.

This species favours suny and wettish places in the warm temperate area.

The wood is used for making poles, utensils, buildings.The leaves are used for polishing wooden and bone wares.

Distribution ; Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Ryukyu, Formosa, China, Indo-China