Turpentine
Turpentine grows in the coastal areas of New South Wales and in the eastern coastal areas of Queensland.
A large tree reaching about 40 to 45 m in height and 1.0 to 1.3 m in stem diameter. The trunk is straight, of good form with little taper. The species name is derived from the small amount of oleoresin in the inner bark.
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Additional information
| Colour | The heartwood colour ranges from deep red to red-brown. Sapwood is paler. |
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| Grain | Fine to medium textured but often wavy; grain is often interlocked. Free from gum veins. |
| Hardness | Very hard (rated 1 on a 6-class scale) in relation to indentation and ease of working. |
| Usage | Internal and external flooring, lining, cladding, general house framing. |
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