Sources Grows in south eastern Australia.
Appearance Typically straight grained, sometimes interlocked or wavy, with a coarse texture. Narrow, indistinct sapwood and pale brown to light brown heartwood with a pinkish tinge. Physical Props Moderately heavy to heavy, hard, moderately stiff, high crushing strength, medium bending strength, and moderately high shock resistance. Medium movement in use and decay resistance. Working Props Works well with hand or machine tools with only a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges.