Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood
Species Brochures
- Tasmanian Oak | Eucalyptus regnans, E.obliqua, E.delegatensis - Ranging in tone from pale straw through to a richer mid brown, Tasmania Oak is the preferred hardwood for the full range of applications.
- Radiata pine | Pinus radiata - Pale cream to light brown, is widely used for a range of structural and decorative uses including framing, glue laminated beams, veneer & plywood.
- Blackwood | Acacia melanoxylon - With tonings from light golden-brown to deep brown, this is the perfect timber for the creation of fine furniture and joinery.
- Myrtle | Nothofagus cunninghamii - Rich red, red brown, and almost orange tones in much of the wood, makes an excellent veneer and finishing timber.
- Bluegum | Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulus - Is pale straw to brown, often with blue-green tones. Its hardness and density make it particularly appropriate for flooring in high traffic areas.
- Celery top pine | Phyllocladus aspleniifolius - Pale cream initially and mellowing to a golden brown, is a natural durable and tough and fine grained timber.
- Huon pine | Lagarostrobos franklinii - Is the prince of Tasmanian timbers. Its richness of colour and figure make it one of the world's most desirable furniture and veneering timbers.
- Sassafras | Atherosperma moschatum - With the most variable and dynamic colouring of the range, is a beautiful and pale creamy grey to white normally but can be streaked with rich browns and black heart.
- Silver Wattle | Acacia dealbata - Varies in colour from light brown to subtle pink. It has distinct growth rings, creating an appealing striped pattern.
- Plantation Ash | Eucalyptus nitens - Strong, stable and attractive, Plantation Ash is an exclusively plantation grown hardwood suitable for a wide range of applications.