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Janka Hardness
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Spotted Gum grows to 150’ in height and is
found on the east coast from the foothills of the rugged Snowy Mountains
in Victoria to the lush coastal regions of southern Queensland. The word
"spotted" refers to the soft mottled color caused by weathering of the
outer tree as it sheds elliptical strips of bark. A very tough timber, the
color varies through pale grey browns and soft creams to a rich chocolate
brown. Its frequent wavy grain can produce an attractive and highly valued
fiddleback effect.
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