Overview
“Southern mahogany” is a fast growing; moderately durable eucalypt commonly found growing in coastal regions of south-east Australia. It the rapid growth, resistance to frost and its beautiful red wood that makes southern mahogany a popular choice for visual applications. The heartwood of the tree has a light red to almost pinkish colour, with the timber mostly being feature free with a medium, even texture and interlocking grain. The fast growing nature is what makes southern mahogany a readily available timber through south-east Australia, with the main source of logs coming from native forest and in the near future, plantations.
Pros & Cons
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Hard and strong | Limited availability |
| Being grown in sustainable plantations | Occasional grub holes and knots present |
| Termite resistant | |
| Can be supplied in engineered lengths |
Properties
| Name | Eucalyptus Botryoides |
|---|---|
| Colour (Heartwood) | Deep pink to light reddish brown |
| Colour (Sapwood) | Pale yellow |
| Durability | Class 2 |
| Density | 910 kg/m3 |
| Hardness | Janka rating 9 |
| Checking rating | |
| Shrinkage rating | |
| Availability | Limited Availability |
| BAL Rating | 12.5 19 |
| Termite Resistant | YES |
| Lyctid Borer Susceptible | NO |
| Tannin Leach | Little |
| Origin | VIC, NSW |
