Eucalyptus Saligna
Applications
  • Decking & Cladding
  • Joinery
  • Flooring
Density
  • 850
Region
  • Australia
Blue Gum
Eucalyptus Saligna

Heartwood dark pink to red brown. Sapwood usually sufficiently paler to be readily distinguished. Texture moderately coarse and even. Grains straight or slightly interlocked. Gum veins common. Also known as Sydney Blue Gum.

Properties

Density 850
Modulus Of Rupture Mpa Dry 140
Radial Shrinkage 5%
Hardness (Janka) (KN) 9.0
finish Good
Durability Durable
Machining Good
Split Resistance Screwing Good
Split Resistance Nailing Good
Gluing Good
Growing Region Australia
Specific Gravity 0.85
Modulus Of Elasticity Gpa Dry 18
Tangential Shrinkage 9%
Stability Good
SUSCEPTIBLE TO LYCTUS BORER Yes
Availability Widely
Blue Gum
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Colours shown in images are indicative only and may vary due to screen or printing inconsistencies. When selecting colours, consumers should also consider that as timber is a natural material, minor variation of colour tone may be evident throughout the product.