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Illustration—not a verified specimenTasmanian Oak (Eucalyptus delegatensis / E. regnans / E. obliqua) wood grain — Janka 1,220 lbf
Hardwood

Tasmanian Oak

Eucalyptus delegatensis / E. regnans / E. obliqua

Genus: Eucalyptus · Family: Myrtaceae

Flooring
Furniture
Veneer

Quick Facts

Wood Type

Hardwood

Native Range

Australia/New Zealand

Avg. Dried Weight

42 lb/ft³

Janka Hardness

1,220 lbf

Decay Resistance

Non-Durable

Typical Color

Light Brown

Stability

Medium

Outdoor Suitability

Poor

Workability

Moderate

Availability

Commercially Available

CITES

Unlisted

IUCN

Not Evaluated

Limited data · 2/9

Did You Know?

  • •Tasmanian Oak is harder than 47% of the 137 species in our database.

Janka Hardness Scale

1,220lbf

Medium

Tasmanian Oak
100
690
1,010
1,360
1,450
1,820
3,510
4,570

Appearance

Heartwood ColorLight Brown
GrainStraight to interlocked
TextureMedium to coarse

Technical Properties

Avg. Dried Weight42 lb/ft³
Specific Gravity (basic)Not recorded
Specific Gravity (12% MC)Not recorded
Janka Hardness1,220 lbf
Modulus of RuptureNot recorded
Elastic ModulusNot recorded
Crushing StrengthNot recorded
Shrinkage (Radial)Not recorded
Shrinkage (Tangential)Not recorded
Shrinkage (Volumetric)Not recorded
T/R RatioNot recorded
Stability RatingMedium

Sources, Conditions & Safety

No documented references are attached to this profile yet. Its recorded values should not be treated as source-verified.

Wood dust & sensitivity

Species-specific safety information has not been documented here. Absence of a warning does not mean the wood is safe or non-allergenic.

Use dust extraction and appropriate protective equipment; consult occupational-safety guidance. This is not medical advice or food-contact approval.

Durability & Performance

Decay ResistanceNon-Durable
Outdoor SuitabilityPoor

Workability

Overall RatingModerate
Blunting EffectModerate

Common Uses

Flooring
Furniture
Veneer

Sustainability & Trade

Listings are reference information, not proof of legal sourcing or certification. Verify current trade rules and supplier documentation before buying; absence of a note does not mean unrestricted trade.

CITES StatusUnlisted
IUCN StatusNot Evaluated

Native Distribution

Australia/New Zealand

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Look-Alike Species

Woods with a similar light brown color that are easily confused with Tasmanian Oak. Recorded differences are shown where data exists; confirm identification with end-grain examination.