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Botanical Name: Eucalyptus propinqua
Preferred Common Name: Gum, Grey
Other Names: Grey Iron Gum, Eucalyptus punctata, Large-fruited Grey Gum, Small-fruited Grey Gum, Eucalyptus canaliculata, Eucalyptus major, Brown Grey Gum
Species Type: Hardwood
APPEARANCE
The heartwood of this species is a red to red-brown colour, visually distinct from the paler sapwood. Grain is usually interlocked with a coarse but even texture. Grub holes are an occasional feature in sawn timber products.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Grey gum is widely used in heavy engineering and marine construction, where it is found as poles, piles, railway sleepers, cross-arms and mining timbers. In general construction it is used for building framework, flooring and decking. Grey gum is also extensively used in landscaping and boat building. It is renowned for making quality butcher’s blocks for both commercial and domestic use.
COMMON FORM
Sawn
WORKABILITY
Because of its density and grain structure, grey gum is difficult to work when dry. It machines satisfactorily, although care is required in working the timber’s interlocked grain. Grey gum readily accepts paint, stain and polish, and is amenable to the use of standard fastenings and fittings. As with most high-density species, machining and surface preparation should be done immediately prior to the application of bonding agents..
ORIGIN OF TIMBER
NSW, QLD
READILY AVAILABLE
NSW, QLD
AVAILABILITY - FURTHER INFORMATION
Grey Gum timber products are readily available in New South Wales and Queensland.
SOURCE OF TIMBER
Native Forest
Source Data : Grey gum, also known as Eucalyptus propinqua - Species