Australia, New Zealand.
Features of Tree.
Two to three hundred and fifty feet in height, four to eighteen feet in diameter. A straight graceful tree, lower branches often one hundred and fifty feet from ground. Smooth yellow white bark.
Color, Appearance, or Grain of Wood.
Reddish brown, fibres interlaced, compact structure.
Structural Qualities of Wood.
Hard, heavy, tough and elastic, non-absorbent, durable, difficult to work, wears evenly, characteristic odor.
Representative Uses of Wood.
Construction, railway ties, piles, marine work, pavements (London and Paris).
Weight of Seasoned Wood in Pounds per Cubic Foot.