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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Rose Gum 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 grandis
Janka hardness1,260 lbf
Average dried weight40 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Rose Gum?
Rose Gum is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Eastern Australia; also grown on plantations worldwide. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, millwork, furniture, and boatbuilding
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 grandis
DistributionEastern Australia; also grown on plantations worldwide
ShrinkageRadial: 5.9%, Tangential: 10.1%, Volumetric: 15.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
DurabilityRated as durable to very durable; poor insect resistance.
Rose Gum colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood color ranges from pink to reddish brown. Paler sapwood is sometimes indistinct from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: usually straight-grained or shallowly interlocked, with a uniform medium to coarse texture.
Working notes
In the shop, fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though Rose Gum experiences a large amount of shrinkage when drying, and a relatively large amount of movement in service. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Rose Gum, though several other species within the Eucalyptus genus have been reported to cause various allergic reactions.
Rose Gum should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Rose Gum
Best projects
Flooring, millwork, furniture, and boatbuilding
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 Rose Gum 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.
Rose Gum FAQ
What is Rose Gum best used for?
Rose Gum is best considered for flooring, millwork, furniture, and boatbuilding. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Rose Gum 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 Rose Gum?
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.