Australian Hardwood Names

Hardwoods angiosperms abachi triplochiton scleroxylon acacia acacia sp robinia pseudoacacia african padauk pterocarpus soyauxii afzelia doussi afzelia africana agba tola gossweilerodendron balsamiferum alder alnus black alder alnus glutinosa red alder alnus rubra ash fraxinus black ash fraxinus nigra blue ash fraxinus.

Australian hardwood names.

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. In alphabetical order from a z below. Another trade name for this blend is tasmanian oak.

Forestry services we are still open for business. In alphabetical order from a z below. Hardwoods are mainly used for flooring decking and timber furniture while softwoods are used for framework and cladding. Australian hardwood timber species boral timber has a range of beautiful australian hardwood species varying in colour and grain.

All tree species shown in yellow font are links to web pages which provide the relevant images for the full tree leaf characteristics bark flower. Victorian ash is the trade name for a blend of mountain ash and alpine ash. Blackbutt is a good plantation timber due to its quick growth and versatility. All of these timbers can be machined to any required size or laminated or moulded or made into kits and freighted to your door.

Keep in mind the timber s resistance to termites and decay. A species to suit any location. Black bean black butt camphor laurel pine cypress pine hoop clear jarrah pine king william maple queensland oak. Victorian ash is commonly used for interior applications like flooring kitchen cupboards.

This is just a selection of the quality timber we have in stock. Details for each species include. Victorian ash an australian hardwood is not actually a species in its own right. There are timbers for all budgets ash oak teak and walnut are usually the most expensive while softwoods are more economical.

Wood properties and uses of australian timbers coronavirus covid 19. The common name blackbutt comes from the tree s appearance after bushfire when the buttress or butt is significantly darker. A species list of 432 australian trees and shrubs ordered by common names with links to photos and descriptions. Appearance common applications durability strength workability termite resistance and fire resistance.

The hardwood timber is commonly available in nsw and southern queensland where it s often used for building framework.