An evergreen, willow-like tree up to 15 metres tall with fibrous bark and branches drooping down to the ground. The leaves hang almost veretically, 8–25 cm long and are made up of  10-30 narrow leaflets. Tiny cream 5-petalled flowers in loose hanging panicles are followed by denser clusters of pink shiny berries to 5 mm diameter on female trees.  All parts of the tree are aromatic with a peppery scent.

This round-headed, small-tomedium- sized bushy tree from south-eastern Australia will grow to 9 m high. It is tolerant of sandy, dry soils, and coastal salt spray. Although known as a coastal plant, it also grows successfully on heavy clay soils. It is extremely heat-tolerant and once established will grow with minimal additional irrigation.

A pendulous, fast-growing tree with striking blue-grey foliage. Growing to 12 m, it develops inconspicuous, small yellow lower balls during spring. Thrives in an open full-sun position, it is drought and frost tolerant.

This tree with graceful, weeping foliage will reach 15 m in ideal growing conditions. It has fibrous bark and lance-shaped leaves. The white, 5-petalled flowers are massed along the branches in spring and summer. There are several popular cultivars available including 'Nana', a compact form to about 4 m and 'Variegata', a dainty form with variegated foliage.