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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Queensland Olive 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 nameChionanthus ramiflorus
Janka hardness2,080 lbf
Average dried weight57.1 lb/ft³
Best fitFormerly placed in the true olive genus (as Olea paniculata)
Overview
Why choose Queensland Olive?
Queensland Olive is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Northern Australia (Queensland), southern Asia, and some Pacific Islands. It is useful when the project calls for formerly placed in the true olive genus (as olea paniculata), this species is now generally placed in either the linociera genus or chionanthus. within australia it is usually just referred to as ‘native olive’—though to avoid confusion with the much more popular olive tree (olea europaea) bearing edible olives, it is listed here under the more descriptive name queensland olive. note: this is a truncated profile page
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 nameChionanthus ramiflorus
DistributionNorthern Australia (Queensland), southern Asia, and some Pacific Islands
ShrinkageMovement varies; confirm the parent species, construction format, moisture, and project environment.
DurabilityDurability depends on the parent species, exposure, finish, and project detailing.
Queensland Olive colour, grain, and figure
Expect the appearance to vary board by board. Formerly placed in the true olive genus (as Olea paniculata), this species is now generally placed in either the Linociera genus or Chionanthus. Within Australia it is usually just referred to as ‘native olive’—though to avoid confusion with the much more popular olive tree (Olea europaea) bearing edible olives, it is listed here under the more descriptive name Queensland olive. Note: This is a truncated profile page.
In practical selection, treat grain, figure, and texture as purchase-critical details. This profile has limited standardized commercial data, so confirm the actual board, origin, and supplier notes before specifying it.
Working notes
In the shop, start with sharp tooling, light cuts, dust collection, and test pieces; adjust feed rate and finish schedule to the actual board or blank.
Queensland Olive dust should be treated cautiously; use dust collection, eye protection, and a respirator when machining.
Queensland Olive should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Queensland Olive
Best projects
Formerly placed in the true olive genus (as Olea paniculata), this species is now generally placed in either the Linociera genus or Chionanthus. Within Australia it is usually just referred to as ‘native olive’—though to avoid confusion with the much more popular olive tree (Olea europaea) bearing edible olives, it is listed here under the more descriptive name Queensland olive. Note: This is a truncated profile page
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm source species, board format, moisture, figure, defects, 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 Queensland Olive 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, format, or project use makes sense.
Queensland Olive FAQ
What is Queensland Olive best used for?
Queensland Olive is best considered for formerly placed in the true olive genus (as olea paniculata), this species is now generally placed in either the linociera genus or chionanthus. within australia it is usually just referred to as ‘native olive’—though to avoid confusion with the much more popular olive tree (olea europaea) bearing edible olives, it is listed here under the more descriptive name queensland olive. note: this is a truncated profile page. Confirm exact board format, source material, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Queensland Olive beginner friendly?
Use extra caution with rare, figured, very dense, or non-standard materials. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Queensland Olive?
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, format, or project use.