 Each first-order branch has 15–25 rigid, distichously arranged second-order branches; each second-order branch has 10–12 rigid, distichously arranged third-order branches.Flower pairs are spirally arranged on the third-order branches, each pair consisting of one male and one hermaphrodite flower.The fruit is drupe-like, about 5 cm in diameter, covered in scales which turn from bright green to straw-coloured upon ripening.