Quedos West Australian Hard Woods
Western Australian’s native forests are home to some of the most renowned tree species on earth. The timber from these trees are valued internationally for their strength, durability, and beauty. Even more amazing is that these trees remain desirable for elegant handcrafted furniture and pool tables when made from recycled or fallen timbers. Three outstanding West Australian hard woods come from the Jarrah, the Marri, and the Blackbutt timbers. Quedos understands and values each hard wood for its special uniqueness.
WEST AUSTRALIAN JARRAH
The Jarrah tree is a heavy hardwood member of the Eucalyptus species. Its botanical name is Eucalyptus Marginata Jarrah, but it is also referred to as Swan River Mahogany. The Jarrah ranges in height from 30 to 50 metres and …show more content…
The name Blackbutt derived from the tree’s appearance after a bush-fire left the butt of the tree significantly darkened. It is widespread from the northern region of Perth to the south coast of Albany and grows in the same native environment as the Jarrah tree. Its botanical name is Eucalyptus Patens Blackbutt. The Blackbutt is a tall tree with an average height of 45 metres and can have a diameter of 1.8 metres at breast level. It is a strong, durable hardwood with a large straight trunk. The heartwood of the Blackbutt is more even in color than the Jarrah or the Marri tree. The plantation variety of the Blackbutt is an even grained light yellow and the natural regrowth variety has a wider range of color that runs from golden yellow or an occasionally slight pinkish shade to an alluring pale brown. The sapwood of a Blackbutt is much paler in color. The texture of the timber is even and it has a rather straight grain which makes it desirable for interior designs. This tree is ideal for handcrafted, high quality furniture and pool
Western Australian’s native forests are home to some of the most renowned tree species on earth. The timber from these trees are valued internationally for their strength, durability, and beauty. Even more amazing is that these trees remain desirable for elegant handcrafted furniture and pool tables when made from recycled or fallen timbers. Three outstanding West Australian hard woods come from the Jarrah, the Marri, and the Blackbutt timbers. Quedos understands and values each hard wood for its special uniqueness.
WEST AUSTRALIAN JARRAH
The Jarrah tree is a heavy hardwood member of the Eucalyptus species. Its botanical name is Eucalyptus Marginata Jarrah, but it is also referred to as Swan River Mahogany. The Jarrah ranges in height from 30 to 50 metres and …show more content…
The name Blackbutt derived from the tree’s appearance after a bush-fire left the butt of the tree significantly darkened. It is widespread from the northern region of Perth to the south coast of Albany and grows in the same native environment as the Jarrah tree. Its botanical name is Eucalyptus Patens Blackbutt. The Blackbutt is a tall tree with an average height of 45 metres and can have a diameter of 1.8 metres at breast level. It is a strong, durable hardwood with a large straight trunk. The heartwood of the Blackbutt is more even in color than the Jarrah or the Marri tree. The plantation variety of the Blackbutt is an even grained light yellow and the natural regrowth variety has a wider range of color that runs from golden yellow or an occasionally slight pinkish shade to an alluring pale brown. The sapwood of a Blackbutt is much paler in color. The texture of the timber is even and it has a rather straight grain which makes it desirable for interior designs. This tree is ideal for handcrafted, high quality furniture and pool