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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Tasmanian Myrtle 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 nameNothofagus cunninghamii
Janka hardness1,310 lbf
Average dried weight39 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Tasmanian Myrtle?
Tasmanian Myrtle is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Southeast Australia and New Zealand. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, plywood, boatbuilding, turned objects, carving, flooring, and furniture
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 nameNothofagus cunninghamii
DistributionSoutheast Australia and New Zealand
ShrinkageRadial: 5.4%, Tangential: 10.0%, Volumetric: 16.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilityRated as non-durable to perishable regarding decay resistance.
Tasmanian Myrtle colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is a pink or light reddish brown. Narrow sapwood is paler, and is ambiguously demarcated by a zone of intermediate coloration.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually straight, but may be interlocked, wavy, or curly. Texture is very fine and uniform, with a high natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, tasmanian Myrtle generally produces excellent results with both hand and machine tools; however, areas of figured wood with abnormal grain can pose difficulties in machining. Can be difficult to air-dry heartwood material without defects.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Tasmanian Myrtle has been reported to cause mucous membrane irritation.
Tasmanian Myrtle should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Tasmanian Myrtle
Best projects
Veneer, plywood, boatbuilding, turned objects, carving, flooring, and furniture
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 Tasmanian Myrtle 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.
Tasmanian Myrtle FAQ
What is Tasmanian Myrtle best used for?
Tasmanian Myrtle is best considered for veneer, plywood, boatbuilding, turned objects, carving, flooring, and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Tasmanian Myrtle 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 Tasmanian Myrtle?
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.