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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Jarrah 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 nameEucalyptus marginata
Janka hardness1,860 lbf
Average dried weight52 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Jarrah?
Jarrah is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Australia. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, heavy construction, veneer, cabinetry, outdoor furniture, and turned objects
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 nameEucalyptus marginata
DistributionAustralia
ShrinkageRadial: 6.3%, Tangential: 9.4%, Volumetric: 16.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityJarrah is rated as very durable regarding decay resistance, and it is also quite resistant to insect attack.
Jarrah colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood color ranges from a light red or brown to a darker brick red; tends to darken with exposure to light. Thin sapwood is a pale yellow to pink.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain tends to be interlocked or wavy with a medium to coarse texture. Some boards can contain gum pockets or streaks as a naturally-occurring defect.
Working notes
In the shop, jarrah tends to be difficult to machine on account of its high density and interlocked grain. Jarrah also has a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Jarrah has been reported to cause eye and/or respiratory irritation.
Jarrah should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Jarrah
Best projects
Flooring, heavy construction, veneer, cabinetry, outdoor furniture, and turned objects
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 Jarrah 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.
Jarrah FAQ
What is Jarrah best used for?
Jarrah is best considered for flooring, heavy construction, veneer, cabinetry, outdoor furniture, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Jarrah 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 Jarrah?
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.