Cryptocarya williwilliana is a shrub or small rainforest tree and is commonly known as the Small Leaved Laurel. It is confined to dry rainforest on steep rocky limestone slopes or at the base of limestone cliffs. It grows in remote areas at an altitude of 250 to 800 metres in the Macleay River valley near Kempsey, Australia. Maximum height is around 6 metres.The Small Leaved Laurel is considered rare, with a ROTAP rating of 2RCi.