Eucalyptus siderophloia is a tree that typically grows to a height of 20–45 m (66–148 ft) and forms a lignotuber.

The specific epithet (siderophloia) is derived from Greek words meaning "iron" and "bark".

[9] This ironbark grows in forests on the coast and adjacent foothills in soils of reasonable fertility, from about Maryborough and Springsure in Queensland to near Sydney in New South Wales.

Not an easy timber to work, however it has a beautiful appearance similar to some rainforest species.

Uses include flooring and decking, shipbuilding, poles, construction, railway sleepers and heavy engineering.