Species

Britton Timbers – River Red Gum

Britton Timbers – River Red Gum

Heartwood colour ranges from pink to dark red and varies with age and location. Grain is interlocked and frequently wavy, often producing a fiddleback figure when quarter cut. Texture is close and even. The wood is resinous with frequent gum pockets. Surfaces are often distinctly mottled. Also known as Murray Red Gum.
Description

Heartwood colour ranges from pink to dark red and varies with age and location. Grain is interlocked and frequently wavy, often producing a fiddleback figure when quarter cut. Texture is close and even. The wood is resinous with frequent gum pockets. Surfaces are often distinctly mottled. Also known as Murray Red Gum.

Properties
  • Density: 900
  • Modulus of Rupture (MPa Dry): 101
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 4%
  • Screwing / Split Resistance: Fair
  • Finish: Good
  • Sapwood Lyctid Susceptible: Yes
  • Growing Region: Australia
Applications
  • Furniture
  • Cabinetry
  • Joinery
  • Flooring
  • Decking and Cladding

Request a Quote

Fill out the quote request form below, and we will be in touch shortly.

Contact Information
Brands & Product of Interest
Brands & Product of Interest