Flower: Very showy, light to dark pink in color, 1/2 inch long, appearing in
clusters in March to May, before the leaves.

Fruit: Fruits are flattened, dry, brown, pea-like pods, 2 to 4 inches long
that contain flat, elliptical, brown seeds 1/4 inch long. Maturing in July to
August.

Twig: Slender and zigzag, nearly black in color, spotted with lighter lenticels.
Winter buds are tiny, rounded and dark red to chestnut in color.

Bark: Smooth, later scaly with ridges somewhat apparent. Dark in color. May
have some maroon patches evident.

Form: A large shrub or small tree with a short, often twisted trunk and spreading
branches.