Commonly known as Sydney Blue Gum, this beautiful red timber has a fantastic grain. It is also easy to work, dress and fix. It responds well to most finishes and takes a good polish, making it popular for decorative applications where moderate durability is required.

Blue Gum

Commonly known as Sydney Blue Gum, this beautiful red timber has a fantastic grain. It is also easy to work, dress and fix. It responds well to most finishes and takes a good polish, making it popular for decorative applications where moderate durability is required.

Botanical Name

Eucalyptus Saligna

Information

The heartwood of Sydney blue gum ranges in colour from dark pink to reddish brown. The paler sapwood is readily distinguishable. Grain is typically straight with occasional interlocking. Texture is moderately coarse and gum veins are common.

Sydney blue gum is easy to work, dress and fix. It responds well to most finishes and takes a good polish, making it popular for decorative applications where moderate durability is required.

Timber Performance

Sydney Blue Gum is an important general construction timber, particularly in New South Wales. It is widely used for flooring, cladding, fencing, panelling and boat building. Other common applications include landscaping (as garden sleepers), furniture and joinery.

Durability

In-Ground Class 3 | Above Ground Class 2

Density

(Green) 1100 kg/m3 | (Dry) 850 kg/m3

Strength

Unseasoned S3 | Seasoned SD3

Janka Rating

9.0 kN

Naturally Termite Resistant to AS3660

Non Resistant

Naturally Lyctus Susceptible

Susceptible

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