Uses: A highly ornamental, distinctively shaped and hardy species which is ideal for the home garden. Also used for contrast as a background plant in open areas or grouped as a wind-break and wind erosion control. Excellent for heavy or poorly drained soils, including alkaline.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects for food and habitat.
Cultural use: Seeds were ground for food and gum used as adhesive by indigenous peoples.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 2 by SA Water and requires written approval before being planted in any street or drainage area. It should not be planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer main or connection.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

:EA: Eastern   
:NL: Northern Lofty
:MU: Murray
:YP: Yorke Peninsula
:SL: Southern Lofty
:SE: South Eastern
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.