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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 a imported specialty hardwood associated with Native to Australia; introduced to many regions worldwide. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, and tannins (harvested from bark)
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameAcacia mearnsii
DistributionNative to Australia; introduced to many regions worldwide
ShrinkageRadial: 3.1%, Tangential: 7.0%, Volumetric: 10.2%, T/R Ratio: 2.3 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as non-durable; poor insect resistance.
Black Wattle colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is pink to light brown. Slightly lighter sapwood isn’t always sharply demarcated from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is interlocked, with a uniform medium texture and decent natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, no data available.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with 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
Flooring, and tannins (harvested from 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?
Black Wattle is best considered for flooring, and tannins (harvested from 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?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.