Garrung is a medium sized wattle with smooth grey to dark-grey bark and green bipinnate leaves which grows from 8 to 10 metres tall. It flowers from September to December.

The Wurundjeri-woiwurrung prize their sap as a delicacy and eat it raw or dissolved in water. The sap is also used as an adhesive.

It tolerates a wide range of local climates and grows best in deep moist soil. It is tolerant of heavy frosts and grows from full sun to full shade.