A small tree. It grows 3-9 m high. It spreads 2-7 m wide. It grows by living on other plants. It is a mistletoe which grows into a tree. The bark is grey to brown. The leaves are long and thick. They are 4-10 cm long by 0.3-0.8 cm wide. They are dull green or bluish-green. The leaves are alternate and without stalks. The flowers are brilliant gold. They occur in dense sprays. The flowers are 1.2 cm long. They have 6-8 spreading narrow petals. The fruit are dry and brown. They are 1.5 cm long. They are light and with wings and blow in the wind.