Tasmanian Myrtle

Rich red to reddish brown coloured heartwood, paler sapwood separated from the heartwood by a zone of intermediate colour. The grain is straight to slightly interlocked, sometimes wavy and the texture is very fine and uniform. Also known as Beech, Myrtle.

Technical Data

• Density kg/m3 Dry: 700
• Specific Gravity: 0.72
• Modulus of Rupture Mpa Dry: 108
• Modulus of Elasticity Gpa Dry: 14
• Radial Shrinkage: 2.5%
• Tangential Shrinkage: 4.5%
• Hardness (Janka) (kN): 6
• BAL: Learn More
• Finish: Good
• Stability: Good
• Durability: Non Durable
• Susceptible to Lictus Borer: Yes
• Machining: Good
• Split Resistance Nailing: Good
• Split Resistance Screwing: Good
• Gluing: Good
• Growing Region: TAS
• Availability: Limited