Leaves are alternate, chartaceous, broadly lanceolate, entire on the margin and acute at the apex.

Beneath of the leaf is glaucous, and the lateral nerves 10-13 pairs are ascendig.

White flowers in April to May open solitary before the leaves.

This species is common on the Japan Sea side.

The wood is used for utensils.

Distribution ; Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu