Red tingle

Eucalyptus jacksonii

Red tingle is one of the two largest species in the state, with heights up to 70 m and diameter of 4.5 m in large individuals, but typically up to 55 m height and 2 m diameter. The dense compact crown forms a heavy canopy. The occurrence is similar to that of yellow tingle, along the lower reaches of the Deep, Frankland and Bow Rivers east of Albany. Red tingle grow best on moderately rich, well-drained loams or sandy loams, in tall open forest associated with yellow tingle, Rate's tingle and karri.

Wood description [more info]
Heartwood is deep pink to reddish-brown, strong and tough.

Wood density [more info]
Green density is about 960 kg/m3, and air-dry density about 770 kg/m3.

Shrinkage [more info]
Tangential and radial shrinkage are estimated as... per cent respectively.

Workability [more info]
Similar to jarrah to work with, good dressing, sanding, drilling and carving properties. A good finish can be achieved with most finishing products.

Durability [more info]
Durability Class based on the CSIRO 1996 ratings is 4/3 for decay and 4 for combined decay + termites. Any available timber is likely to be used for specialty purposes rather than in-ground.

Strength group and properties [more info]
Green and dry strength groups are S4 and SD4. The more important strength properties are given in the table below.

Uses [more info]
The timber was previously used for structural purposes, sleepers and furniture.

Availability [more info]
Although availability has always been limited, the timber is rarely commercially available because most occurrences of the species are in areas that are now in conservation reserves.