Coolibah

The Coolibah grows in outback semi-arid regions throughout Australia. It is the hardest of all eucalypts. Once used for firewood and fencing it is becoming popular with turners. It is very attractive with a narrow band of whitish sapwood and a dark red to brown to black heartwood with numerous white pores. Its burls are thought to be genetically induced and are being studied at the Australian National University.