A 12 - 24 m tree which forms suckers and is tolerant of heavy clay soils, often highly alkaline or saline. It is native to semi - tropical and warm temperate areas of eastern Australia, at altitudes of 120 - 330 m and rainfall of 300 - 750 mm. The wood is hard, heavy, elastic and strong, ideal as fuel (good charcoal), posts, poles and gives a fine finish for turnery and cabinet making. It splits easily and the heartwood resists decay and termites. A good tree for shade, shelter and is an attractive ornamental. Naturally occurring companions include: Eucalyptus cambageana, Eucalyptus populnea, Eucalyptus microthecas Acacia cambagei, Acacia excelsa, Acacia pendula, Casuarina cristata, Terminalia oblongata, Brachytiton rupestris, Geijera parviflora and Helerodendrum diversifolium.
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