A shrub or bushy tree 1-10 m, rarely over 5 m. It can be deciduous. Young branchlets, flower stalks and even leaves have small hairs. The tree is used for Firewood, making of poles, farm implements and tool handles. The tree is medicinal with extracts from Its roots are used as vermifuge, while a liquid from ground leaves is used for protection against lice on animals. It is also useful as a live fence and for making of walking sticks. Useful for Bees forage for nectar.