Sydney blue gum's heartwood has a range of coloring from softer brown through deep red hues, while the sapwood has a lighter coloring. This wood has a slightly interlocked or straight grain.

BOTANICAL NAME: 

Eucalyptus Saligna

ORIGIN: 

Australia - Queensland & New South Wales

COMMON NAMES: 

Sydney blue gum, Flooded gum, Rose gum, Saligna gum

JANKA HARDNESS:

2023

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY:

Information currently unavailable.

RELATIVE ABUNDANCE: 

Information currently unavailable.

INTERESTING FACTS: 

The Sydney Blue Gum tree gets its name from both its prevalence around the city of Sydney, Australia and the sometimes bluish appearance of its bark. The tree can grow to a height of more than 60 meters with some examples attaining heights in excess of 70 meters

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

Sydney blue gum's heartwood has a range of coloring from softer brown through deep red hues, while the sapwood has a lighter coloring. This wood has a slightly interlocked or straight grain.

COLOR CHANGE: 

Sydney Blue Gum undergoes a medium degree of color change, with a slight muting of the colors over time and darkening to a medium brownish red.

MAIN USES: 

Some of the uses of Sydney blue gum wood include quality hardwood flooring, furniture, bridge and wharf construction, shipbuilding, and tool handles .

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Sydney blue gum wood is very hard and tough, and moderately durable. This species can take some time to dry properly to prevent checking and warping.

WORKING PROPERTIES:

Sydney blue gum works relatively easily with hand or power tools. As with most hardwood flooring species, it is recommended that holes be pre-drilled when installing by nails. This wood stains and finishes well.