Species

CHILEAN ASH

CHILEAN ASH

Identification of the species

· Nombre Científico
Eucalyptus Regnans
· Familia
Myrtaceae
· Orden
Myrtales
· Nombre comercial
Eucalyptus

Description

Eucalyptus Regnans is the tallest hardwood tree on earth, remarkable for its rate of growth, tree form and unique lumber quality.

Chilean Ash is similar to Australian native Victorian Ash but with a lower density and of lighter  colour that enhances its beautiful wood grain. Chilean Ash is much less prone to collapse and  checking in the drying process. Rot and stain do not exist in plantation grown Chilean Ash and  experiences no insect damage.

Physical properties

· Color
Pálido rubio
· Nudos
Sin nudos
· Anillo de Crecimiento
Notorios
· Textura
Fibrosa
· Densidad Nominal
Cerca de 680 Kg/m³
· Fibra
Derecha, excepto en anillos próximos a la médula

Applications or uses

Among the applications are sliced veneer, flooring,  kitchen cabinet doors, various styles of furniture, entry and internal doors, louver doors, window  framing, mouldings, plywood, fibreboard and OSB