Small to medium sized tree, (10-20 m), reaching diameters of 1 m. It grows principally on flat country along water courses in rainfalls of 200 - 300 mm. It usually occurs on clays that are close to the surface and subject to poor drainage.
It is an open woodland tree. Companions include; river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), myall (Acacia pendula), cooba (Acacia salicina).
The pink to reddish brown wood is hard, heavy and durable and is used for posts, small poles and sleepers. It makes a good firewood.