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SuperM
9th October 2020, 08:03 PM
Hi all,

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Why is it that some of the Vic ash wood is redder, and some more pale white?

What are the varieties here?

Thanks for help

rustynail
10th October 2020, 10:25 AM
The two varieties are E. Regnans and E. Delegatensis.

GraemeCook
10th October 2020, 02:59 PM
The two varieties are E. Regnans and E. Delegatensis.


Yep, and the same two species plus messmate - E obliqua - makes up Tasmanian Oak.

Should say "theoretically" as it is an "industry secret" that other species of eucalypts get mixed into the blend.

When I buy Tas Oak, I try to select the messmate as I prefer its slightly darker colour and hardness - others have different ideas.

Zed
16th October 2020, 06:34 PM
commercial vic ash is actually multiple similar species. depends on latitude, forest density, individual habit and soil.... like people we are all a bit different.