Eucalyptus globulus Labill ssp. On very harsh, exposed sites such as Flinders and King Islands it may be reduced to a mallee-like shrub. Its low level of frost tolerance restricts distribution to low altitudes and near coastal locations. Sapwood is paler, not always distinguishable from heartwood, and up to 50 mm wide.
Texture is medium and grain often interlocked.
Growth rings distinct, particularly on end grain. Needs care in drying to minimise checking of the tangential surface. Considerable collapse can occur, but this can be recovered by steam reconditioning. If preservative-treated, it can be used for posts, poles, sleepers and fence posts.