3 Hardwoods Grown In Australia

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3 hardwoods grown in australia. Timber species grown in australia the below list is current as of 6th december 2015. Exhibited by actual specimens and with copious explanatory text by romeyn b. Ncsu inside wood project reproduction of the american woods. Hardwoods often have higher densities than softwoods.

On this page you can search softwoods by botanical name common name or application. If the species you are looking for is not here it may still be grown somewhere around the world and imported into australia. Again this is not a definitive test but it does reflect most of the australian species. Below is information on some of the most popular australian hardwoods along with when they are most often used and their relative advantages.

In australia it is grown in plantation monocultures which are clearfelled at harvest time. Hough us forest products laboratory characteristics and availability of commercially important wood from the wood handbook pdf 916k. From pale brown and golden hues to a light cream with a slightly pink tint. Blackbutt eucalyptus pilularis is grown in plantations in the coffs harbour urunga districts in northern new south wales but it grows quickly and naturally between bega in new south wales and maryborough in queensland.

Soft maple is lighter in weight and is used mostly in making boxes and pallets because of wide colour variations. Boral timber has a range of beautiful australian hardwood species varying in colour and grain. Details for each species include. On this page you can search hardwoods by botanical name common name or application.

Appearance common applications durability strength workability termite resistance and fire resistance. The essential difference between the wood from hardwoods and softwoods is the presence of vessels in hardwoods. Radiata is not endorsed by the good wood guide but whether we like it or not it is the most common type of general purpose timber on the australian market. Details for each species include.

Available in two varieties hard and soft. Woodsolutions provides details about the timber species and materials available for building in australia. It does nothing to enhance the protection or conservation of our native flora and fauna. A commonly grown hardwood that has attractive colouring from cream to pale brown and an occasional tinge of subtle pink.

Below is a list of timber species that are grown in australia by our certified forest managers. Appearance common applications durability strength workability termite resistance and fire resistance.