Uses: An ornamental medium to tall tree for lining wet sites such as reservoirs, lakes, rivers and man-made wet-lands.
Usually associated with rivers and swamps, withstands extended periods of flooding. Responds well to pruning and coppicing. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Cultural use: Indigenous peoples used nearly every part of this genus in their day-to-day lives. Fibre and bark for clothing and swaddling babies, drinks made from the nectar, wood and stems for implements and to construct shelters.