Origin: Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains

About Cypress Wood

Top portion is finished with water-base finish!
The bottom portion with oil-based finish

Heartwood color can vary between boards, ranging from light tan to darker brown, commonly with darker reddish brown streaks. Pale yellow or pinkish sapwood. Commonly small, tight knots are present throughout the wood.Grain is straight, with a medium uniform texture. Has a moderate natural luster with a slightly greasy or oily feel.Resin canals absent; earlywood to latewood transition usually gradual, color contrast medium to high; tracheid diameter medium-large; zonate parenchyma abundant.

Generally easy to work, though frequent small knots can sometimes cause tearout or other machining difficulties. Glues and finishes well.

Although this tree is sometimes called by the confusing name White Cypress Pine, it’s not technically a true pine (Pinus genus), though it is included within the broader Cupressaceae family, which includes several genera which encompass the more general term “cypress.” This Australian softwood species is one of the hardest conifers in the world, rivaling some species of Yew (Taxus spp.) found in the Northern Hemisphere. Consequently, it’s forgivable that this “softwood” species is commonly used for flooring.
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Uses

Railroad crossties, tree-nails, gear cogs, wheel rims, steam-bent parts, tool handles, decking, plywood, furniture, flooring.
Workability: Generally easy to work, though frequent small knots can sometimes cause tearout or other machining difficulties. Glues and finishes well.” This Australian softwood species is one of the hardest conifers in the world, rivaling some species of Yew (Taxus spp.) found in the Northern Hemisphere. Consequently, it’s forgivable that this “softwood” species is commonly used for flooring.
Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Australian Cypress has been reported to cause skin irritation, as well as less common effects such as boils, swelling of eyelids, and asthma-like symptoms. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.
DISTRIBUTION Australia
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