|
Species: |
Eucalyptus astringens. |
|
Colour: |
WA Walnut is light red-brown to dark grey-brown, with reddish streaks. |
|
Hardness: |
15KN (76% tougher than Jarrah) |
|
Origin: |
Found in south-west Western Australia on the drier, inland side of the jarrah forest. WA Walnut occurs from north-west of York to Narrogin and Wagin, south to GMT Barker and east to near Kondinin, Lake Grace and Ravensthorpe. Our WA Walnut is sourced from a plantation established near Narrogin. |
|
WA History: |
Uses have been for general construction (particularly on farms), tool handles, mining timbers and fuel. The bark has high tannin content (40 per cent or more), and this could be used for tanning leather and for adhesives manufacture. |
|
Availability: |
This timber is exclusive to Lifewood and unavailable as flooring anywhere else. |