 The leaves are scattered, partly aggregating at the end of twigs.In shape they are spathulate or obovate-oblong or oblanceolate, from 1.5 x 4 to 5 x 16 cm, usually 3 x 9 cm, tapering towards the base, with a rounded apex in adult trees and with a pointed 7–13 cm apex in saplings.The margins are slightly incurved and narrowly decurrent at the base along the petiole.