A medium sized tree, 15 - 30 m tall and up to 1 m in diameter. This native of eastern Australia grows in 500 - 900 mm rainfall areas. It occurs on gentle slopes and foothills, but is restricted to river flats and watercourses in drier areas.
Companions include: red box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos), white box (Eucalyptus albens) and grey box (Eucalyptus microcarpa).
The wood is very hard, heavy, strong, extremely durable and has a fine texture and interlocked grain. It is used for heavy engineering, sleepers, poles, fence posts and is an excellent firewood.