Box, Coast Grey

Coast grey box is a tough, highly durable large Australian hardwood. It grows in eastern Victoria and along the southern and central coast of New South Wales.

Its heartwood is a pale brown with the sapwood paler in appearance. It has a fine and even texture and usually features an interlocked grain. Gum veins are rarely present. It is similar in appearance to grey box, Eucalyptus moluccana.

Coast grey box is also a highly dense species so it is quite difficult to work. It can be painted, stained and polished. Any machining or surface preparation should be done immediately prior to gluing. It is slow to dry but generally will not develop any surface checking. It is also satisfactory for steam bending.

Coast grey box is used for heavy construction, round timber and sleepers. Like Grey Box, it is mainly available in the areas it grows.