Originates from China. An outstanding specimen, shade, or parkway tree. It's adaptability, moderate size and drought tolerance makes it a good tree for southwestern desert regions. Dark green foliage turns dramatic shades of orange to red in autumn. Leaves are alternate, compound, even pinnate, 10 to 12 leaflets, each leaflet 2" to 4" long, 3/4" wide, lanceolate. Surface roots are not a problem.