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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Black Wattle 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 nameAcacia mearnsii
Janka hardness1,710 lbf
Average dried weight46 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Black Wattle?
Black Wattle is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Australia, with introduced stands in many regions worldwide. Used for flooring and for tannins taken from the bark.
Scientific nameAcacia mearnsii
DistributionAustralia, with introduced stands in many regions worldwide
ShrinkageRadial: 3.1%, Tangential: 7.0%, Volumetric: 10.2%, T/R Ratio: 2.3 More images | Identification
DurabilityIt is rated non-durable, with poor resistance to insects.
Black Wattle colour, grain, and figure
Pink to light brown heartwood, with slightly lighter sapwood that is not always sharply separated from it.
Interlocked grain, uniform medium texture, decent natural shine.
Working notes
No health effects beyond the usual risks of any wood dust have been linked to Black Wattle.
Black Wattle should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Black Wattle
Best projects
Used for flooring and for tannins taken from the bark.
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 Black Wattle 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.
Black Wattle FAQ
What is Black Wattle best used for?
Used for flooring and for tannins taken from the bark. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Black Wattle 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 Black Wattle?
The buying section on this page links to any Black Wattle 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.