KNYSNA BLACKWOOD - (Acacia melanoxylon) also known as Australian Blackwood, Tasmanian Blackwood and Acacia Blackwood. Native to Tasmania and eastern Australia; also introduced to Africa, South America, and southern Asia. Tree grows from 65-100 feet tall and 2-3 feet in diameter.
Color can be highly variable, but tends to be medium golden or reddish brown, similar to koa or mahogany. There are usually contrasting bands of color in the growth rings, and it is not uncommon to see boards with ribbon-like streaks of color. Boards figured with wavy and/or curly grain are also not uncommon.
Common uses are Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, gunstocks, turned objects, and other specialty wood objects.
Color can be highly variable, but tends to be medium golden or reddish brown, similar to koa or mahogany. There are usually contrasting bands of color in the growth rings, and it is not uncommon to see boards with ribbon-like streaks of color. Boards figured with wavy and/or curly grain are also not uncommon.
Common uses are Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, gunstocks, turned objects, and other specialty wood objects.