Botanical Name
Eucalyptus grandis
Other Common Names
Flooded gum, Rose gum
Region
Uruguay
The Tree
Has an average height of 160 feet at maturity, but can grow as high as 250 feet tall.
Appearance
Red Grandis varies in color from pink to white cream to light rose. The heartwood is durable and resistant to insects.
Properties
It has a straight-grained, medium textured and available in great widths and lengths in lumber, veneer, and plywood.
Working Properties
Red Grandis is easily worked with hand tools and machines and it turns well. It also glues, finishes well with paint, stain and polish.
Uses
Cabinetry, furniture, doors and windows, millwork, interior flooring, moldings, decking, outdoor furniture and patio equipment.
Availability
It is priced competitively.