The Ironbark variety of Eucalyptus species got its name because of its dark wood which is deeply furrowed due to accumulation of dead bark. This accumulation also creates fissures which dry out and become hard as rock with the buildup of the dark red sap from the tree. This tough outer layer of bark is resistant to fire and heat in moderate forest fires. However, if the fire is extreme, the bark still protects the dormant buds which lie beneath the surface and allows the tree to grow back quickly. There are many varieties of trees of the Eucalyptus species called Iron Bark such as:
Broad-leaved Red Ironbark Grey Ironbark Lemon Ironbark Narrow-leaved Red Ironbark Silver-leaved Ironbark Broad-leaved Red Ironbark
and we do have grey and red ironbark in stock
Eucalyptus Fibroses or Broad-leaved Red Ironbark is found along the coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland as well as along the slopes of New South Wales. The Heartwood is dark red while the Sapwood is pale yellow. The texture of the wood is moderately course and even, while the grain is interlocked. The growth rings of the Broad-leaved Red Ironbark are quite indistinguishable. The Sapwood is not susceptible to lucid attack and the Heartwood is resistant to Termite infestation.
Timber Attributes of Ironbark:
Janka rating – Dry: Very Hard Very hard to work with Slow to dry Surface checking can be minimized with extreme care Cumbersome to nail or work with Planes with difficulty Ironbark applications include:
Decking Flooring Building framework Furniture Sleepers Cladding Heavy Engineering Marine construction Shipbuilding
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