Murray pine
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Description
A tall tree, Callitris glauca, native to Australia. The wood from the Murray pine is light brown with dark brown streaks. It has a straight grain and fine texture with a greasy tough and a camphor-like odor. Murray pine wood dries with little shrinkage and finishes to a smooth luster. It is used for siding, flooring, veneer and furniture.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Callitris glauca; Murray River pine; Murray River Cypress; white cypress; cypress-pine
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Specific gravity - (dry) = 0.58
- Density = 42 pcf
Resources and Citations
- Website: SCMRE at www.si.edu/cal/boxwoods.html