Sydney Blue Gum is premium Australian hardwood with pinky red tones, excellent strength, and smooth grain, ideal for luxury furniture and interiors.

DAR means Dressed All Round timber, smooth and machined on all sides, ready for use in woodworking, joinery, and construction projects.
Please note: Images are an indication of the species only, not dimensions. 

Also, our boards come to us rough sawn. We mill to meet your needs, please allow a day or two for milling.

Sydney Blue Gum Timber – Premium Australian Hardwood for Furniture & Interior Design

Overview

Sydney Blue Gum (Eucalyptus saligna) is a highly prized Australian hardwood, valued for its beauty, sustainability, and strength. Originating from coastal forests of New South Wales and Queensland, this timber offers striking grain and warm reddish colouring. Designers and furniture makers favour Sydney Blue Gum for distinctive furniture, joinery, and interior features. Its reliability and consistent supply make it a versatile option in Australian homes and commercial spaces.

Colour and Appearance

Sydney Blue Gum’s heartwood ranges from soft pinks to rich reddish browns, often accented with darker streaks and paler sapwood. The timber has a moderately coarse texture and generally straight grain, though some boards show attractive interlocking grain and visible gum veins. These natural features add character and style to finished pieces. Over time, the timber develops a deeper, richer tone and a gently lustrous surface.

Properties and Performance

Sydney Blue Gum is a dense, hard timber with a dry density of about 850 kg/m³ and a Janka hardness around 8.1 kN. It is rated durability Class 2 above ground, giving it a long service life in furniture, joinery, and most protected uses. While not naturally termite-resistant, its density and toughness make it resilient for day-to-day wear and tear. The timber accepts stains, varnishes, and oils very well, producing a smooth, polished surface that highlights its unique colour and grain.

Perfect Applications

Woodworkers and designers choose Sydney Blue Gum for:

• Fine furniture, dining tables, and custom storage

• Cabinetry, benchtops, and shelving

• Feature wall panelling and lining boards

• Interior staircases and balustrades

• Decorative joinery and bespoke fit-outs

• Doors, window frames, and mouldings

• Statement furniture for commercial interiors

Its elegant grain and natural reddish hues make it a standout feature in both residential and commercial projects.

Working Characteristics

Sydney Blue Gum works well with good-quality, sharp tools. It dresses and finishes easily, taking on a satin sheen that brings out its natural beauty. Sanding is straightforward, and the timber responds well to a range of clear and tinted finishes. Pre-drilling is recommended for nails and screws to avoid splitting. The wood is also suitable for turning and carving, enabling detailed work on bespoke pieces. For best results, promptly fix and finish pieces after shaping.

Quality You Can Trust

Hand-selected for quality and reliability, our timber offers excellent value for your woodworking projects. Now available for online ordering.

If you require any further information regarding this species, sizing, availability or more, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and our staff will be happy to help.

Contact:
Drop by our showroom at 15 Railway Road North, Mulgrave, NSW, 2756 today.
Please inquire further for more information regarding supply, sizing and pricing via our contact email: sales@trendtimbers.com.au
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