Wood Type
Hardwood
The Tree
A medium-sized tree, 18m to 21m tall, with diameter of 0.5m
The Timber
The timber is hard, with fine, straight, close grain, the heartwood varying in colour from reddish-brown to rich red, the narrow sapwood being pinkish. Fine, narrow, brown-coloured pith flecks, and small gum pockets are a common feature of the wood, which weighs about 580 kg/m3 when dried.
Drying
Relatively quick drying with some tendency to warp.
Moisture Movement
Medium
Density
580kg/m3
Texture
Fine
Use(s)
Joinery – Interior, Furniture
Colour(s)
Reddish brown, Red
Sample
