The Chiku tree is tall and wind resistant and the bark is rich in a white, gummy latex called chicle. The ornamental leaves are green and glossy. The White Flowers are bell Shaped with six lobes. An unripe fruit has a firm outer skin and when picked, releases white chicle frim its stem. A fully ripens fruit has saggy skin and does not release chicle when picked. Also the fruit has exceptionally wet, malty flavour. slow growing tree