Description
Medium tree with short trunk and spreading canopy to 15m high. Rough, fibrous, greyish bark becoming coarse and thick with age.
Foliage
Narrow, dark green and long leaves, 10-24cm long. Juvenile leaf is broad and round, and occurs in pairs.
Flowers
White-cream, Autumn to Winter. Buds Up to 7 per cluster
Habitat
Low hills and slopes in north-eastern part of catchment on dry, shallow soil or rocky areas. Often with Red Stringybark and boxes.
Special Notes
Useful medium cover in windbreaks. Useful shade due to dense canopy and suitability for harsh exposed hilltops.Tolerates frost and drought.
Value to Wildlife
Occasional feed tree for Koalas. Flowers are important nectar source for birds, gliders, moths, butterflies and insects. Attracts seed and insect eating birds.