How Do I Identify the Species?

Fri, 03/18/2011 - 00:36 | by PG-Zac

Hi all,
Among other slabs, I have most of a Eucalyptus tree that was felled more than a year ago. Div suggested I find out what specific Euc it is.
I'm at a bit of a loss on how to identify Eucalyptus - Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this?

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can you help?

Submitted by freehand on Sat, 03/19/2011 - 20:08.

The university at Saasveld

The university at Saasveld should be able to help you out

Submitted by galoot on Sat, 03/19/2011 - 21:22.

Hi PG. I’m no expert but if

Hi PG. I’m no expert but if it is a pinkish colour(sort of like Meranti) and relatively soft, it is Saligna. If it is more red/orange, hard and heavy, it is Karri. Hope this helps!

Submitted by Div on Sat, 03/19/2011 - 23:23.

Howzit PG! Welcome to

Howzit PG! Welcome to Talkingsawdust! Galoot has pretty much said what I know. Those are the only ones I’ve worked with so far. You also get White Gum (Oreades) which is a whitish/yellow color. There are apparently many other “non-commercial” species. I’ve heard of River gum, Salmon Gum and Populus.
What color is your timber? Maybe you can post a close up picture of the wood. I know a guy in George who is an expert on the different gums. He always wants to know about the bark, the leaves, the seeds. A photo of the grain will help a lot.