Timber Species

Sydney Blue Gum

Eucalyptus Saligna

Sydney Blue Gum is one of the more popular eastern Australian red timbers. It has a straight grain that is sometimes interlocked. Colours vary soft pinks to dark pinks and reds. Brown hues are also common. The timber is relatively hard and has an attractive lustre which can result in an impressive polish.

Janka Rating: 9.0

Different species of timber have different hardness ratings called Janka Ratings. The higher the number, the harder the timber. This is an important thing to consider when choosing your timber flooring.