The best known and commonest of Western Australian forest trees. It typically grows to 40 m (up to 60 m) and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions, including frost and drought.
It is the major honey producer of Western Australia, supplying a good honey flow from January through to March. The flowering time can be extended in managed coppice lots. The timber is not used in contact with the ground or in situations exposed to the elements but it is strong, durable, non - fissile and easily worked, although marred by gum pockets. Gum pockets are minimal when the tree has not been exposed to fires. It has a density of 850 kg/cu/m. It is used for tool handles, sporting goods, furniture, packing cases and is the major native paper pulp species in WA.