Red Gum Tree Wood

Red gum is so named for its brilliant red wood which can range from a light pink through to almost black depending on the age and weathering.
Red gum tree wood. Die laubblätter an jungen exemplaren sind breit lanzettlich bis eiförmig und matt grau grün. Beim roten eukalyptus liegt heterophyllie vor. It needs careful selection as it tends to be. It is somewhat brittle and is often cross grained making hand working difficult.
Red gum was recorded as a name in use by the swan river colonists in 1835. The red gum tree produces lumber with wide sapwood that is whitish to light pink or tan in color. Traditionally used in rot resistant applications like stumps fence posts and sleepers more recently it has been recognised in craft furniture for its spectacular deep red colour and typical fiddleback figure. Common names include marri and port gregory gum and a long standing usage has been red gum due to the red sap effusions often found on trunks.