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 |
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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 |
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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 |