Kadam is a fast growing tree which grows almost anywhere easily. It has simple leaves. The Flowers are orange, in dense globose heads and bear fruits that are small capsules, packed closely together to form a fleshy, yellow or orange coloured. The Fruits taste sweet and sour and attract a lot of butterflies and bees around the tree.

The fast growth rate of this tree makes it suitable for reforestation projects and as windbreaks. It is also used as green manure. The root bark yields yellow dye while the flowers yield essential oil. The wood is easy to work with but non-durable. It is used for light construction, pulp and paper, boxes, crates, and furniture components.