Evergreen small tree to 7-9 m tall, shrubby in habit with low dense rounded crown. Leaves pinnately compound with 5-7 leaflets, c. 18-25 cm long; young leaves pendulous, light brown. Inflorescence 9-10 cm diameter. Flowers in dense clusters, ovoid, red with yellow anthers, 3.5-4 cm long. Fruits in pods c. 15 cm long.