A fast growing coloniser of damaged areas, this native of the south east of Australia grows to 9 m in height and 5 m wide in rainfalls of 700 - 2600 mm, and has been established in altitudes up to 2500 m. The tree spreads rapidly by seed and root suckers, forming stands too dense to permit grasses to grow. It regenerates after coppicing. The wood is used for building poles, mine timbers, fence posts, hardboard and has considerable potential for fine wood crafts. It is a good windbreak species and an excellent pioneer into pastured land. The bark can be used in tanning.
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