It is a small to medium-sized tree which may reach 20 metres in height although it is often much smaller. It has a compact and densely foliaged habit which makes for an attractive specimen plant in a large garden or park. Farmers, too, appreciate it as it can be used as fodder during drought periods, and it is often seen preserved in paddocks and fields. It provides dense shade beneath it.The small bell-shaped flowers are cream with a pink,red or purple tinge