A fast growing, nitrogen fixing tree (25 - 28 m), within open forest or tall open forest and as a small shrub on sandstone ridges. Rainfall varies between 600 - 1000 mm at altitudes from 50 -1000 m, in its native area in the south east of Australia.
Its native companions include: Eucalyptus fastigata, Eucalyptus regnans, Eucalyptus delegatensis, Eucalyptus viminalis, Eucalyptus radiata, Eucalyptus dives and Eucalyptus nortonii. It regenerates quickly after clearing or a fire, as it suckers profusely. The wood is used for pulp production in Victoria and Tasmania and has good glueing properties. Other uses include clothes pegs, wood wool and shoe heels. It is not considered a good fire wood.