Leatherwood (Eucryphia lucida)

Leatherwood Characteristics

Leatherwood shares many working properties with walnut: low resistance, good response to hand tools, and very easy to finish.

Color Range

Heartwood is mostly light brown, somewhat yellowish pink, and varies with irregular darker lines.

Other Names

Leatherwood, Pinkwood

Some Typical Uses

Cabinetmaking, Heavy construction, Hockey sticks, Light construction, Plywood, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wheel spokes

What's the Tree Like?

Tree tends to grow to 100 feet, but can grow up to 130 feet.

Leatherwood grows in

Australia