Hardwood

WoodSolutions provides details about the timber species and materials available for building in Australia. On this page you can search hardwoods by botanical name, common name or application. Details for each species include; appearance, common applications, durability, strength, workability, termite-resistance and fire-resistance.

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Blackbutt

Eucalyptus pilularis

Blackbutt is a large Australian hardwood that is commonly used for structural and exterior applications. It is also used to produce plywood.

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Blackbutt

Eucalyptus pilularis

Blackbutt is a large Australian hardwood that is commonly used for structural and exterior applications. It is also used to produce plywood.

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Blackbutt

Eucalyptus pilularis

Blackbutt is a large Australian hardwood that is commonly used for structural and exterior applications. It is also used to produce plywood.

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Blackbutt, New England

Eucalyptus andrewsii

New England blackbutt is a large Australian hardwood from the tablelands of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland used mainly for general construction.

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Blackbutt, New England

Eucalyptus andrewsii

New England blackbutt is a large Australian hardwood from the tablelands of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland used mainly for general construction.

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Blackbutt, New England

Eucalyptus andrewsii

New England blackbutt is a large Australian hardwood from the tablelands of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland used mainly for general construction.

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Blackbutt, Western Australian

Eucalyptus patens

Western Australian blackbutt is a large Australian hardwood from the forest areas of south west Western Australia. It is used for general construction, flooring and paneling.

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Blackwood

Acacia melanoxylon

Blackwood is a medium-sized Australian hardwood that yields an attractive timber often used for decorative veneers, furniture and paneling.

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Blackwood

Acacia melanoxylon

Blackwood is a medium-sized Australian hardwood that yields an attractive timber often used for decorative veneers, furniture and paneling.

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Blackwood

Acacia melanoxylon

Blackwood is a medium-sized Australian hardwood that yields an attractive timber often used for decorative veneers, furniture and paneling.

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Bloodwood, Red

Corymbia gummifera

Red bloodwood is a medium-sized Australian hardwood occurring along the coast of New South Wales and Queensland. It is commonly used in the production of round timber.

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Bloodwood, Red

Corymbia gummifera

Red bloodwood is a medium-sized Australian hardwood occurring along the coast of New South Wales and Queensland. It is commonly used in the production of round timber.

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Box, Brush

Lophostemon confertus

Brush box is a medium to large sized Australian hardwood that grows along the edges of the rainforest areas of New South Wales and Queensland. It is used for a variety of applications including flooring, cladding and bridge decking.

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Box, Brush

Lophostemon confertus

Brush box is a medium to large sized Australian hardwood that grows along the edges of the rainforest areas of New South Wales and Queensland. It is used for a variety of applications including flooring, cladding and bridge decking.

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Box, Coast Grey

Eucalyptus bosistoana

Coast grey box is a highly durable Australian hardwood often used for heavy construction applications and as round timber.

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Box, Grey

Eucalyptus moluccana

Grey box is a highly durable Australian hardwood often used for heavy construction applications and flooring.

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Box, Grey

Eucalyptus moluccana

Grey box is a highly durable Australian hardwood often used for heavy construction applications and flooring.

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Brownbarrel

Eucalyptus fastigata

Brownbarrel is a large Australian hardwood from the north east of Victoria and the tableland districts and south coast areas of New South Wales. It is commonly used for protected general construction and internal applications.

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Calantas

Toona calantas

Calantas is a medium-sized hardwood that grows in parts of South-East Asia including the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is mainly used for decorative applications.

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Calantas

Toona calantas

Calantas is a medium-sized hardwood that grows in parts of South-East Asia including the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is mainly used for decorative applications.

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Candlebark

Eucalyptus rubida

Candlebark is a medium-sized hardwood found in parts of the cooler, south-eastern states of Australia. It is not widely available and is used predominately for building framework.

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Cedar, Red

Toona ciliata

Red cedar is a large hardwood that grows in the coastal rainforest areas of eastern Australia and parts of Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. It is commonly used for decorative applications such as veneers and paneling.

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Cherry, American

Prunus serotina

American cherry is a hardwood native to eastern USA. Its heartwood ranges from a dark, rich red to a reddish brown, and is prized for high-end interior applications, turning and carving, and musical instruments.

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Cherry, American

Prunus serotina

American cherry is a hardwood native to eastern USA. Its heartwood ranges from a dark, rich red to a reddish brown, and is prized for high-end interior applications, turning and carving, and musical instruments.

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