Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. Victoria and NSW in lower ranges and tablelands on poor dry soils, prefer low humidity, cold to -8C. Medium sized tree with rough fibrous stringy bark, timber is red, most suited to above ground exterior uses. Forms a lignotuber. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.

Symphyomyrtus, more prone to insect attack. Mountains of Victoria. Broadly conical when young, grows rapidly, cold hardy to -12C, best in regular rainfall at higher altitude. Unthrifty by age 20 at low altitude in warmer districts, but yields a lot of firewood. Low tolerance to drought. 700-1750mm rainfall, not for coastal sites, easily killed by fire. Grows to 1300m altitude, and in Westland on well drained soils. Timber non-durable used for flooring, furniture, saws well, needs careful drying. Sheds long strips of bark, coppicing less reliable. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.

Symphyomyrtus, more prone to insect attack. Coast areas of South Victoria, S.E. NSW and Eastern Tasmania on poorly drained flats. Tolerates cold winds and frosts to -10C. Medium sized tree with smooth bark. Reliable coppicing species for firewood production. White flowers March to June loved by bees. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts. .

Symphyomyrtus, more prone to insect attack, palatable to possums Grows from Batemans Bay NSW, to Central Queensland within 120km of the coast. Excellent growth and form, produces a lignotuber. Best planted on warm sheltered fairly fertile deep moist soils. Plant 1600 per ha. and thin down to 500 selecting biggest straight trees. Timber heavy, fairly hard, coarse, even texture, easy to work, rich red moderately durable heartwood, for flooring & furniture. Flowers Dec to March. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.