| Spotted Gum grows
to 150’ in height and is found on the east coast from the foothills of the
rugged Snowy Mountains in Victoria to the lush coastal regions of southern
Queensland. The word "spotted" refers to the soft mottled color caused by
weathering of the outer tree as it sheds elliptical strips of bark. A very
tough timber, the color varies through pale grey browns and soft creams to a
rich chocolate brown. Its frequent wavy grain can produce an attractive and
highly valued fiddleback effect. |
