Description

Scientific Name

Eucalyptus grandis

Common Name(s)

Rose Gum, Flooded Gum

Distribution

Eastern Australia

Average Dried Weight

40 lbs ft3 (640 kg m3)

Specific Gravity

Basic: .48, 12% MC: .64

Janka Hardness

1,260 lbf (5,600 N)

Modulus of Rupture

15,640 lbf in2 (107.8 MPa)

Elastic Modulus

2,052,000 lbf in2 (14.15 GPa)

Crushing Strength

8,020 lbf in2 (55.3 MPa)

Shrinkage

Radial: 5.9%, Tangential: 10.1%, Volumetric: 15.5%, T R Ratio: 1.7

Appearance

Red grandis™ wood is pink to reddish brown with paler sapwood. The grain is straight and shallowly interlocked, with a uniform, medium-course texture.

Rot Resistance

The wood is quite durable, but vulnerable to insect attack.

Workability

It is fairly easy to work with, and it accepts glues and finishes well.

Odor

No characteristic odor.

Allergies Toxicity

Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Red Grandis™.

Pricing Availability

Available in good sizes and lengths in board form, with moderate pricing for imported hardwoods.

Sustainability

This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses

Flooring, millwork, furniture, boatbuilding.

Comments

Red grandis™ is commonly grown on plantations.

Additional information

Length	Random Lengths, 1 Foot, 2 Feet, 3 Feet, 4 Feet, 5 Feet, 6 Feet, 7 Feet, 8 Feet, 9 Feet, 10 Feet, 11 Feet, 12 Feet, 13 Feet, 14 Feet, 15 Feet, 16 Feet

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