Australian Red gum is a rare and unusual species from Australia. These burls are expected to yield exceptional projects. The Burl caps are air dried to remove the residual moisture. It’s surfaced to reveal their natural burl eyes and rich color. The backs are natural and bark-free which gives a unique burl edge. These edges are utilized in a creative manner.

The Red Gum wood has distinctive turning properties. The wood turns out well with sharp tools. The dense grain nature has a tendency to split and check. It gives a silky and smooth finish on all projects. The wood glues and works well. Red Gum Burls is a special wood for unique projects.

Wood species	Red Gum
Scientific name	Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Weight	870 kg/m3
Color	Light red to dark red heartwood and narrow pale sapwood.
Texture	Moderately coarse texture. interlocked or wavy grain pattern.
Shipping	No restrictions
Recommendations	Musical instruments, construction.

Eucalyptus camaldulensis is commonly known as river red gum because of the red heartwood. It is one of the best admired and best-known trees in the Australian landscape. The tree comes under the genus Eucalyptus. There are around 800 species are within this genus. A native of Australia, the red gum is a plantation species in most parts of the world. It is abundantly grown near the inland watercourses. The tree has a major role in stabilizing the river banks. The maximum growth of this tree is up to 148 ft (45 meters). The leaves of red gum are dense and large. The color of smooth bark ranges from white and grey to red-brown. The color of adult leaves is dull blue-green. Lots of oil-producing glands can be seen even in its leaves.

The tree grows very fast depending on the locations. If the conditions are favourable, red gum grows somewhat straight. However, twisted branches may develop if the tree grows in drier conditions. Eucalyptus camaldulensis has one subspecies and two variations. The subspecies Eucalyptus simulate can be found in North Queensland. The variations of Eucalyptus camaldulensis are E camaldulensis var. camaldulensis and E camldulensis var oblusa.

Please Note: Due to the nature of burls, this wood may have checks or small cracks that may be visible or may not be visible. This is the nature of this type of wood and some checking should be expected.

Red Gum Burl Cookies/Slabs 18" x12" x 1-1/2" | 6.75 lbs | #06