Premium hardwood with warmth, richness and enduring architectural appeal
Hydrowood Tasmanian Myrtle, also known as western beech, is a fine, dense hardwood prized for its deep pink to rich red-brown tones, often highlighted with wavy and fiddleback features. Recovered from long-submerged hydro lake forests, this revered timber is now available for contemporary architecture and refined interior projects.
If you’re specifying myrtle timber for architectural interiors, furniture or joinery, Hydrowood offers consistent milling quality, sustainable provenance and commercial supply for small to large-scale projects.
Warm, refined and richly coloured | Ideal for furniture, joinery, premium interiors
Tasmanian Myrtle timber is a favourite among furniture makers and designers seeking a hardwood that delivers both visual sophistication and working performance. Its tight grain structure allows for immaculate finishing, while the timber’s natural colour variation elevates spaces with warmth and luxury.
Whether specifying solid boards, veneers or feature-grade panels, myrtle is suited to projects demanding durability and aesthetic character.
Why Choose Tasmanian Myrtle Timber?
✔ Rich pink to deep red-brown colour tones
✔ Fine, even grain with occasional striking fiddleback figure
✔ Polishes to a premium finish with excellent machining performance
✔ Durable interior hardwood for long-life applications
✔ Sustainably sourced Tasmanian timber with verified provenance
Designers and makers choose myrtle wood for its balance of appearance and performance, delivering elegance in furniture, cabinetry, acoustic panelling, veneers and feature interiors.
Myrtle Technical Performance + Specification
Property: Classification
Grain: Straight, fine and even; occasionally wavy fiddleback pattern
Colour: Pale pink to rich deep reds with brown tones
Density (seasoned): Approx. 700 kg/m³
Movement: 0.18% radial, 0.32% tangential per 1% moisture change
Workability: Excellent for sawing, turning, moulding, sanding & coating
Natural Durability: Interior use
Hardness (Janka): 5.9kN seasoned
Stock Lining & Flooring Sizes
Applications of Tasmanian Myrtle Timber
Tasmanian Myrtle is best suited to:
• Premium furniture & fine cabinetry
• Interior wall linings & feature panels
• Architectural joinery & veneers
• Mouldings, trims & detailed finishing work
• Boardroom tables & high-end commercial fitouts
• Turned elements & bespoke artisan pieces
Myrtle is ideal for projects where longevity and natural richness are essential.
Myrtle Timber Pricing & Availability
Pricing depends on grade, width, cut and order volume. Hydrowood supplies architectural, commercial and ongoing project orders nationally.
• Nationwide delivery
• Bulk & commercial volumes available
• Slabs, boards, veneers & project-specific milling
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