Trade Names
Eucalyptus
Latin Names
Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus ssp.
Similar to
Coigue, Anegre
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Range
This species is also cultivated today in plantations situated in northern parts of Spain, East Africa and South America. Of economic importance there, also as veneer wood. In Australia, Eucalyptus trees can reach 110 m in height and are considered to be the tallest trees in the world. Extremely quick growth when cultivated in plantations.
Uses
Plain Eucalyptus – like Eucalyptus Pommele and Figured Eucalyptus – is rarely used as face veneer, but mostly for sides and for interior veneers as the wood is not very expressive. Besides for veneers, Eucalyptus is used for railroad ties and in ship and vehicle construction. As plantation wood mostly used for paper production.
Properties
Colour ranges from a light grey to yellow, up to a light brown. Colour variations within one single log are normal.
Machining
Sometimes problematic. Tools tend to become dull. When planed, fibers may tear. Screw and nail joints should be pre-drilled.
Seasoning
Difficult. Highly prone to warp. Danger of cell collapse.
Finishing
Problem-free. Takes varnishes well.
Jointing
All methods can be applied without any problems.