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Although found in wet forest areas across Tasmania it is more frequent in larger forest areas of the North-West and West Coast of Tasmania.

Increases in Tasmania's forest reserves have limited/restricted the future supply of available resource. In exposed areas Myrtle can also be susceptible to insect and fungal attack.

Although Myrtle is a limited resource Gunns Timber Products still have a volume in 25mm (predominately 75/100mm widths) available to the market.

Specie Myrtle

Colouring                           Myrtle is pale pink to pale reddish/brown, in some instances to a
                                            deep red with pale yellow/grey streaks. Is prone to insect attach in
                                            some areas and can exhibit high concentration of pin holes in
                                            limited batches.

Other Botanical Name    Nathofagus cunninghamii

Other Common Name     Tasmanian Myrtle, Myrtle Beech, Australian Cherry

Workability                       Myrtle is easily worked to a smooth lustrous surface. Used in
                                            conjunction with veneer into the furniture, joinery and home fit out
                                            markets. For some reason its popularity has not been consistent
                                            over the years

Wood Density                  Approximately 700 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content. Unseasoned
                                            density approximately 1100 kg/m.

Hardness / Janka            5.9: Seasoned

Durability                          In ground contact: Class 4
                                            Outside above ground:Class 3
                                            Termite resistance of heartwood: Not resistant
                                            Refer to AS 5604-2005 Timber â Natural durability ratings

Strength Group                Seasoned SD5, unseasoned S4

Movement                         Between 25% and 5% MC, radial movement is approximately
                                             0.18% per 1% MC change; tengential movement about 0.32% per
                                             1% MC change

To find out more about Gunns Timber Products Myrtle range please contact your state sales team on 1800 088 135