Hardwood

Grey gum is an extremely hard and durable native Australian hardwood timber, suitable for a wide range of engineering and construction applications.

Manna gum is an Australian hardwood timber of limited commercial availability. It is suitable for applications such as flooring, joinery, paneling, furniture and general construction.

Mountain gum is an Australian hardwood timber species, useful for various applications ranging from furniture and flooring to general construction.

Mountain grey gum is a hard and moderately durable timber species. It is suitable for a range of applications including general construction, flooring, paneling and sleepers.

The timber of the iconic river red gum has a reputation for durability, strength and for its distinctive brilliant red colouring ranging from pink to almost black.

Rose gum is a fast growing Australian native hardwood with a wide range of applications from general construction to fine furniture making. 

Note: The timber densities and bushfire classifications listed on this site are based on species grown in Australia. Timber grown overseas may grow faster and have lower density, and the bushfire rating may not apply. Suppliers should verify the density and compliance of their timber.

Shining gum is a native Australian hardwood gaining popularity for its versatility, interesting colour and speckled appearance.

Southern blue gum is a widely forested Australian hardwood species. Its timber products are readily available and suitable for flooring, furniture and a range of general construction applications.

Spotted gum is a premium Australian hardwood that is used widely in structural, exterior and internal applications.

Sugar gum timber has few defects and is prized for its durability and attractive light orange decorative finish, making it an excellent choice for both interior features and exterior construction.

Sydney blue gum is an Australian native hardwood timber species that is widely used in general construction and for flooring, furniture and joinery.

Yellow gum is a medium sized native Australian hardwood valued for its toughness and durability. It is an ideal choice for heavy construction.

American hickory is considered one of the most important of the commercially available eastern USA hardwoods for its combination of strength, toughness, hardness, and stiffness.

Grey ironbark is a premium native Australian hardwood with a wide range of applications from industrial construction to house framing, flooring and sporting goods.

Red ironbark is a very distinctive Australian hardwood that has been prized for over 200 years for its strength and durability.

Jarrah is an Australian hardwood renowned for its versatility, durability and strength in a wide range of interior and exterior applications.

Johnstone River hardwood is a native Queensland tree that produces a rich, striped, attractive timber. It is prized for its hard wearing yet handsome properties and makes excellent flooring.

Kapur is a large South East Asian hardwood with a broad range of applications including general construction and as an internal and external finishing material.

Karri is a slow-growing, durable Australian hardwood that produces an interlocked grain and ranges from creamy to red-brown in colour.

Keruing is a hardwood native to South East Asia and used in a wide variety of internal and external applications.

Camphor laurel yields a rich honey-coloured hardwood timber with a fresh camphor smell perfect for cutting boards, furniture and cabinetry.

The Tasmanian hardwood, leatherwood, produces an extremely even and fine-grained timber in a rich range of hues, with good workability and finish.

Philippine dark red mahogany is a tropical hardwood typically from South East Asia and widely used as an alternative to teak.

Philippine light red mahogany is a tropical hardwood sought after as a finishing timber throughout Australia.