Litsea reticulata is a common Australian tree, growing from near Milton, New South Wales to the Bunya Mountains, Queensland.

[2] Litsea reticulata is a medium to large size tree, occasionally reaching 40 metres in height and a 150 cm in trunk diameter.

[citation needed] Exposed bark is a paler colour, giving the trunk a patchy appearance.

5 to 10 cm long, blunt or slightly pointed, the leaves are veiny underneath.

Litsea reticulata is dioecious (male and female flowers are on separate trees).