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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Australian Cypress is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameCallitris columellaris (= C.
Janka hardness1,360 lbf
Average dried weight41 lb/ft³
Best fitLight construction purposes
Overview
Why choose Australian Cypress?
Australian Cypress is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in Australia. Used for light construction purposes, furniture, flooring, plywood and veneer.
Scientific nameCallitris columellaris (= C.
DistributionGrows in Australia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.7%, Tangential: 4.9%, Volumetric: 8.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.3
DurabilityVery durable against decay and resistant to insect attack, according to reports.
Australian Cypress colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood varies between boards, from pale tan to darker brown, often streaked with darker reddish brown. The sapwood is pale yellow or pinkish.
Straight grain, medium and uniform in texture, with moderate natural shine and a faintly greasy, oily feel.
Working notes
Mostly easy to work. The many small knots can lead to tearout or other trouble when machining. It takes glue and finish well.
Australian Cypress can cause skin irritation and, less often, boils, puffy eyelids and symptoms like asthma, though serious reactions are rare.
Australian Cypress should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Australian Cypress
Best projects
Used for light construction purposes, furniture, flooring, plywood and veneer.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Australian Cypress from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Australian Cypress FAQ
What is Australian Cypress best used for?
Used for light construction purposes, furniture, flooring, plywood and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Australian Cypress beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Australian Cypress?
The buying section on this page links to any Australian Cypress Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.