AUSTRALIAN HARDWOOD AND CYPRESS SG17 being distinctly lighter in colour. The Other Coastal texture is generally fine and even, with the grain having characteristic Species interlocking. The timber is also The most commonly available generally free of gum vein. STRUCTURAL hardwood species from the coastal Applications include heavy forests of New South Wales are engineering, marine structures, described in individual species framework, panelling, cladding, guides. flooring and decking. The heartwood FLOORING There are however a number of other is very durable (Class 1). Shrinkage is coastal species that are less about 3.5% radial, 7.5% tangential. commonly available, either because their distribution is more limited to Grey Gum certain regions, or they tend to be Eucalyptus punctata EXTERIOR marketed as a generic hardwood product. These species are described Small-fruited Grey Gum in this brochure, with a brief note on Eucalyptus propinqua their distribution as a guide to where The distribution of Grey Gums ranges sawn product may be sourced locally. between Jervis Bay in the south of FIT-OUT Like the brochure on the tablelands New South Wales up to Maryborough species, this is not an exhaustive list. in Queensland. The heartwood is a deep red in colour, with the smaller Grey Box fruited variety being slightly lighter in Eucalyptus microcarpa colour. The sapwood is distinctly JOINERY Eucalyptus moluccana paler in both variants. The heartwood is highly durable (Class 1), which E. moluccana is found mainly in the allows a broad range of exterior central and north coast areas of NSW applications. The timber is close and into southern and central grained with some interlocking, and FENCING Queensland. E. microcarpa is found is very dense. The timber is often on the western slopes and eastern marked with grub holes. Sapwood is edge of the western plains of NSW, resistant to lyctid borer attack. the adjacent areas of south eastern Applications include heavy Queensland and also in central engineering, poles, sleepers, flooring LANDSCAPE western and northern Victoria. and decking. Shrinkage is about 4.5% The heartwood is a pale coloured radial, 7% tangential. yellowish brown, with the sapwood POLES MARINE Gray Box, Clear Coated Grey Gum, Clear Coated Gray Box, Dressed Grey Gum, Dressed APPLICATIONS SPECIES GUIDE SG17 AUSTRALIAN HARDWOOD AND CYPRESS Yellow Stringybark Red Mahogany Eucalyptus muellerana Eucalyptus resinifera Yellow Stringybark is found in the coastal plains Red Mahogany is found in the coastal forests of and adjacent ranges of Victoria and southern the NSW mid north coast and north coast, New South Wales. The heartwood is yellowish extending into south east Queensland and brown with a pinkish tinge. The sapwood is further north. The heartwood is dark red, with a slightly paler. The texture is medium and even, distinctly paler sapwood. The texture is medium with the grain often being interlocked. The and even, with the grain slightly interlocked. timber resembles Blackbutt in colour and Pin holes can be a distinctive feature. The texture. Yellow Stringybark is probably the best of heartwood is durable (Class 2) and the the commercially available stringybarks in terms sapwood is susceptible to Lyctid attack. Whilst of properties. The heartwood is durable (Class 2) it is a much sought after species for its colour and the sapwood is not susceptible to Lyctid and grain, it is not available in large quantities. attack. The timber’s working characteristics are The timber’s working characteristics are good good and applications include framing, decking, and applications include framing, decking, flooring, sleepers, poles, piles and crossarms. flooring, panelling and general construction. Shrinkage is about 4.5% radial, 7.5% tangential. Shrinkage is about 4% radial, 6% tangential. Red Mahogany, Dressed Red Mahogany, Clear Coated The heartwood of Red Bloodwood is pink to dark Bloodwoods red, with a distinctly paler sapwood. The texture Corymbia gummifera is course and the grain is often interlocked. A Corymbia intermedia feature of the timber is the presence of gum veins, which often limits its suitability for sawn timber There are number of Bloodwood species found in (gum veins may also open up in drying). NSW, but the two most common coastal species However a good piece of sawn Red Bloodwood are Red Bloodwood (C. gummifera) and Pink is prized for its attractive grain. The heartwood is Bloodwood (C. intermedia). Red Bloodwood is very durable (Class 1) and shrinkage relatively distributed in the coastal forests from north low (about 3% radial, 4% tangential). The eastern Victoria to south eastern Queensland. sapwood is susceptible to Lyctid attack. Pink Bloodwood is found from the NSW mid north coast to north Queensland. Bloodwoods Red Bloodwood is used for sawn timber are most easily distinguished by their persistent, production if the presence of gum veins is not rough, tessellated bark. limiting. Its durability makes it ideal for in ground uses such as posts. Pink Bloodwood is generally not regarded as a commercially valuable species for sawn production but is suitable for posts. For additional assistance please contact the Timber Advisory Service T DA 1800 044 529 Timber Development or visit the following websites: Association (NSW) Ltd www.timber.net.au www.australianhardwood.net Sponsored by the NSW Native Timber Industry Marketing and Development Fund SPECIES GUIDE.