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Bunya Pine

Botanical nameAraucaria bidwillii

Origin
 Bunya Pine grows in the Gympie and Yarraman districts of Queensland.
Trading namesBunya Pine and Hoop Pine.

The trading name of Hoop Pine sometimes includes a very similar species Bunya Pine.

Appearance

Heartwood pale brown.

Sapwood not clearly distinguishable.

Texture

very fine and even.

Grain

straight.

Growth rings

inconspicuous,Almost identical to Hoop Pine but slightly pinker and of lower density.


General Comments
Easy to dry but care needed to avoid blue stain.
  • Easy to work

    Unsuitable for steam bending.

    Glues well.

  • Common uses
  • Plywood, joinery, furniture, panelling.

    Properties
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    Average Hardness Rating - Dry: Soft

    Lyctid Susceptibility of Sapwood> :Not susceptible (source AS 5604)

    Termite Resistance of Heartwood (inside above ground):Not resistant(source AS 5604)

    Marine Borer Resistance of Heartwood Class 4 (source AS 5604)<

    Natural Durability Rating of Heartwood Above Ground Class 4 (source AS 5604)

    Natural Durability Rating of Heartwood In-Ground Contact Class 4
    Bunya Pine

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