TASMANIAN ROSE MYRTLE
- Fine textured hardwood from Tasmania
- Very diverse timber that can be used for just about anything
- Can be found highly figured or burly
- At its best it can be a world class timber
Characteristics of Rose Myrtle
| Origin of Wood Type | Tasmania |
| Botanical Name | Nothofagus cunninghamii |
| Specific Gravity | 0.72 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.75 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Pink – Reddish Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 14″, sometimes can be found up to 50″ wide |
| Typical Avg. Length | 3′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 30% & up |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Musical Instruments, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Quartersawn (Figured), Flitch, Burl |
| Other Trade Names | Myrtle Beech, Myrtle, Tasmanian Beech, Tasmanian Rose Myrtle |
Tasmanian Rose Myrtle Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Level | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | 1 – Light | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | 2 – Medium | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $25.00 |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | 3 – Heavy | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $50.00 |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | 4 – Exceptional | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $75.00 |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | 5 – Master | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $100.00 |
| 8/4 | Select & Better | 1 – Light | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $15.00 |
| 8/4 | Select & Better | 2 – Medium | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $25.00 |
| 8/4 | Select & Better | 3 – Heavy | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $50.00 |
| 8/4 | Select & Better | 4 – Exceptional | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $75.00 |
| 8/4 | Select & Better | 5 – Master | Mix | 3.00″ to 15.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $100.00 |
***Please note our online store does not contain all lumber available for purchase. Please call for availability. 1.610.932.7400***
Sample Pictures of Rose Myrtle
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
