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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Smooth-Barked Apple 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 nameAngophora costata
Janka hardness2,250 lbf
Average dried weight61.8 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty items
Overview
Why choose Smooth-Barked Apple?
Smooth-Barked Apple is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in eastern Australia. Common uses include small specialty items, firewood and fences.
Scientific nameAngophora costata
DistributionGrows in eastern Australia
ShrinkageRadial: 4.6%, Tangential: 7.8%, Volumetric: 12.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityDecay resistance is moderate to poor, and insects attack it readily.
Smooth-Barked Apple colour, grain, and figure
Light reddish brown heartwood sits next to contrasting pale yellow sapwood.
Grain runs from straight to interlocked. The texture is coarse and the natural shine is good.
Working notes
Frequent grain defects make it somewhat difficult to work. It takes glue and finish well.
Apart from the usual risks of breathing any wood dust, smooth-barked apple has not been linked to any specific health problems, which may be because it is so little known.
Smooth-Barked Apple should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Smooth-Barked Apple
Best projects
Common uses include small specialty items, firewood and fences.
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 Smooth-Barked Apple 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.
Smooth-Barked Apple FAQ
What is Smooth-Barked Apple best used for?
Common uses include small specialty items, firewood and fences. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Smooth-Barked Apple 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 Smooth-Barked Apple?
The buying section on this page links to any Smooth-Barked Apple 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.