| Name |
SHINING GUM
(Eucalyptus nitens)
Other Name: Silvertop (occasionally in NSW)
|
| Distribution |
High altitude country on both sides of the Victoria-NSW
border and the mountain areas of eastern Victoria |
| The
Tree |
A tall to very tall tree commonly 40-70 m in height.
A good shape with a straight trunk. Smooth stringy
bark. Juvenile leaves have pleasant fruity smell
|
| The
Timber |
Heartwood straw colour with pink or yellow tints.
Texture medium. Straight grain. Pin-hole borers
and associated "pencil streak" often present
giving timber a speckly appearance. |
| Seasoning |
Requires careful drying and storage because of
collapse and surface checking |
| Durability |
Not durable. Sapwood susceptible to lyctid borer
attack |
| Uses |
General construction. Beginning to be used for
furniture where discolorations are seen as a feature |
| Availability |
Commercially available in NSW and Victoria |
| Working
Qualities |
Relatively easy to work |
