A shrub or small tree (to 5 m and as wide) with fine misty blue foliage. A short trunk and rounded canopy. Flowering time June - September. Does not favour limestone. Fast growing and generally short lived. (Shortening of branches after flowering can prolong the life of the tree). Prefers higher rainfall areas and is both frost and reasonably drought tolerant.
Widely planted as a shade or shelter tree. The tree burns readily in fire but usually recovers. The seed is a good poultry feed.