Victorian Ash Timber Species (Mountain Ash) – Eucalyptus regnans
Victorian Ash AKA Vic Ash, Mountain Ash, Ash
Victorian Ash Wood Appearance
Colour – The heartwood is usually pale pink or straw. The Sapwood is not distinguishable from the heartwood.
Grain – Usually straight but sometimes wavy
Vic Ash Wood Properties
Density – N/A kg/m3
Durability – Class 3 – Moderately resistant to decay when fully exposed to the weather, clear of the ground and well drained with free air circulation. Not recommended for in-ground use, or in external decking applications.
Hardness – Not Available
Victorian Ash Identification Features
Sapwood – Not clearly distinguishable
Heartwood – Pale pink or pale straw
Texture – Moderately coarse
Vic Ash Wood Structure
Vessels – Not Available
Parenchyma – Not Available
Rays – Not Available
Victorian Ash Other Features
Burning Splinter Test – Not Available
Growth Rings – Conspicuous