It is native to Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States, but its distribution is localized and sporadic.

The bark is brownish gray and furrowed into scales or strips.

The leaves are up to 6.3 cm long and have serrated edges.

[1][2] This plant grows in the American Southwest, including the rims of the Grand Canyon.

[1] The wood of the tree is hard and tough, and it can be used to make durable items such as fence posts and tool handles.