This is a very large tree so not suitable for home gardens. It can grow up to 45m tall and 25m wide.
The base of the trunk is dark and rough, this peels away leaving the upper trunk smooth and a whitish, blue-grey in colour. The flowers are white and bloom in winter.
It is an attractive tree and grows well on farms and in water logged conditions. It prefers deep loamy soil and full sun. Once established it is water tolerant.