General Appearance

Type: A fast-growing, deciduous tree (it sheds its leaves seasonally).

Canopy: Features a broad, umbrella-shaped crown that provides extensive shade.

Trunk: The bark is greyish-brown, becoming rough and cracked as the tree matures.

Foliage and Flowers

Leaves: Bipinnate (fern-like) and bright green, consisting of small oval leaflets that give it a lush, soft texture.

Flowers: Showy, cream-to-yellowish puffball clusters with long stamens. They are highly fragrant, especially in the evening.

Seed Pods (Fruits)

Produces long, flat, straw-colored pods that contain seeds.

Unique Feature: These dry pods rattle loudly in the wind, which is why the tree is nicknamed the "Woman's Tongue" or "Shak-Shak" tree.

Environmental Characteristics

Hardiness: Extremely resilient; it is highly tolerant of drought, salinity, and high heat.

Soil Benefits: It is a nitrogen-fixing tree, meaning it actually improves the fertility of the soil where it grows.

Uses: Widely planted as a shade tree in parks and streets, for windbreaks, and as a source of high-quality timber.

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