Ehretia acuminata is a deciduous tree found in Japan, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Laos, Vietnam, New Guinea and Australia.

Ehretia acuminata is a medium to large size tree, occasionally reaching 30 metres in height and a 90 cm in trunk diameter.

Koda is often easily identified in winter as being deciduous and of the characteristic flutings at the base of the trunk.

The fruit matures from January to April in Australia, in China in September, being a yellow or orange drupe, 4 to 5 mm in diameter, containing four seeds.

Ehretia acuminata is used for roadside plantings, building and furniture timber, as well as in Traditional Chinese medicine.