Timber species guide
Blackbutt
Golden yellow to pale brown
Species overview
This is one of the easiest species to recommend when a client wants a lighter Australian hardwood that still feels properly solid and timeless.
Best for: Best for modern homes, lighter interiors, and customers wanting a less busy grain.
Blackbutt has good fire resistance and is one of the better-known native species used where bushfire performance matters.
Janka hardness
9.1 kN
out of 16 kN max
Durability class
Class 2 — High
Class 2 — High
Hardness
Hard
Hard
Density
~900 kg/m³
~900 kg/m³
Colour range
Golden yellow to pale brown
Golden yellow to pale brown
What it looks like
Straight grain, cleaner and calmer than Spotted Gum.
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