Sugar gum is a large eucalypt originally from a limited distribution in South Australia.

Wood description [more info]
Heartwood is pale yellow-brown, with fine uniform texture, grain commonly interlocked, hard and heavy.

Wood density [more info]
Air-dry density is about 1105 kg/m3, and basic density about 755 kg/m3.

Shrinkage [more info]
Tangential and radial shrinkage are about 10.5 and 6.0 per cent respectively.

Workability [more info]
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Durability [more info]
Durability is described as 'moderate' and would therefore be CSIRO Durability Class 3 for decay.

Strength group and properties [more info]
Green and dry strength groups are S3 and SD3. The more important strength properties are given in the table below.

Uses [more info]
Previously used for poles, posts, general construction and railway sleepers. The timber has considerable potential for use as furniture.

Availability [more info]
Limited availability.