This is a medium sized tree or large shrub.

Leatherwood's are evergreen trees with green glossy leaves with grey/white backs.

Attractive pink flowers in summer, about 5cm across.

Leatherwood is the single most important nectar plant in Tasmania, accounting for about 70% of all honey produced. It has also been cut for timber to be used as a veneer, for tool handles and railway sleepers.

Height to 15m. Width to 7m

Frost hardy