Broad-Leaved Apple — Identification, Uses and Properties
Angophora subvelutina Myrtaceae
Not commercially harvested for structural lumber; used primarily for local agricultural and domestic purposes.
HARDWOOD AUSTRALIA FENCES
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Botanical Name(s)
Angophora subvelutina
Family
Myrtaceae
Wood type
Hardwood
Local Names
Broad-leaved apple (Australia), Apple-tree (Australia), Apple (Australia)
Origin Region
Australia
Main End Uses
Fences · Firewood · Specialty wood items
Wood Identification Guide
Reference Colour
Light reddish brown
Texture
Coarse
Grain
Straight to interlocked
Sapwood
Pale yellow
Interlocked Grain
Present
Notes
Heartwood is a light reddish brown with a contrasting pale yellow sapwood. Features intermittent gum inclusions as common defects. Pores occur frequently in radial multiples of two to five, distinguishing it from Eucalyptus. Quartersawn sections with interlocked grain display a ribbon-stripe figure.
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Log Description
Tree height
56 – 82 ft
Tree height
17 – 25 m
Diameter
30-61 cm
Buoyancy
Floats
Diameter
11.8-24 in
Physical & Mechanical Properties
Density
0.75 g/cm³ @ 12% MC
Density
46.8 lb/ft³
Monnin Hardness
1,330
Janka Hardness
1,330 lbf
Janka Hardness
5,916 N
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient
16 % / %
Tangential Shrinkage
9.6 %
Radial Shrinkage
6.1 %
T/R Anisotropy Ratio
1.6
Crushing Strength
47 MPa
Crushing Strength
6,817 psi
Bending Strength (MOR)
78 MPa
Bending Strength (MOR)
11,313 psi
Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
12,500 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
1,812,972 psi
Durability & Treatment
Resistance to Decay
Moderately durable to non-durableTermites
PoorCITES & Trade Restrictions
CITES Status
Unlisted
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