A tall tree to 45 m and 1.8 m diameter, yarri is also known as Western Australian blackbutt. It extends in a belt from Perth to Albany in the rainfall range of 850 - 1250 mm.
It occurs in the moister areas of tall open forest, in association with marri (Eucalyptus calophylla), karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor), jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) and Western Australian flooded gum (Eucalyptus rudis).
The wood is hard, tough, moderately durable and is used for construction work, flooring and panelling and sleepers.