Eucalyptus Camaldulensis, Eucalyptus Rostrata
Applications
  • Furniture
  • Cabinetry
  • Joinery
  • Flooring
  • Decking & Cladding
Density
  • 900
Region
  • Australia
River Red Gum
Eucalyptus Camaldulensis, Eucalyptus Rostrata

The heartwood varies according to location in age, from pink to dark red. The grain is interlocked and frequently wavy which produces a fiddleback figure when quarter cut. The texture is close and even. The wood is resinous with frequent gum pockets. The surface is often distinctly mottled. Also known as Murray Red Gum.

Properties

Density 900
Modulus Of Rupture Mpa Dry 101
Radial Shrinkage 2.5%
Hardness (Janka) (KN) 10.0
finish Good
Durability Durable
Machining Fair
Split Resistance Screwing Fair
Split Resistance Nailing Fair
Gluing Fair
Growing Region Australia
Specific Gravity 0.90
Modulus Of Elasticity Gpa Dry 11
Tangential Shrinkage 4%
Stability Good
SUSCEPTIBLE TO LYCTUS BORER Yes
Availability Available
River Red Gum