A small eucalypt to 6 - 9 m with a straight trunk and bushy crown. It is fast growing and tolerant of severe drought and frost. The average annual rainfall is typically between 330 - 350 mm.
It is a good source of winter honey. The bark contains up to 30% tannin and the straight trunks are used as poles, rails and in buildings. The wood is light coloured, hard and dense.