Silky oak
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameCardwellia sublimis
Trade / common nameSilky oak
FamilyProteaceae
RegionAustralia and New Zealand · Southern Asia
Distribution
Queensland, Australia, especially in the northern coastal areas.
Uses
Balusters, Baskets, Bedroom suites, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Brush backs & handles, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Cooperages, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Drum sticks, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Fixtures, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Food containers, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Moldings, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Paneling , Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Shingles, Tables, Toys, Turnery, Vats, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Silky oak
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
Silky oak
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Red
Purple
Pale red to pink
Reddish brown
Color changes with age
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Brown
Red
White to yellow
Sapwood is narrow
Luster
Lustrous
Pronounced
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Balusters, Baskets, Bedroom suites, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Brush backs & handles, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Cooperages, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Drum sticks, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Fixtures, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Food containers, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Moldings, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Paneling , Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Shingles, Tables, Toys, Turnery, Vats, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative
Product Sources
Supplies are adequate for local consumption in Australia, but high shipping costs limit its availability on the U.S. and European markets. When available, they are often sold in 1 inch (2.54 cm) thicknesses by 14 feet (4 m) lengths at very high prices
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