Timber Species
Matai
| Botanical Name: | n/a |
| Other Names: | Black Pine |
| Source location: | New Zealand. |
| Stability: | Stable |
| Durability in Ground: | Durable |
| Durability above Ground: | Very Durable |
| Density: | Approx 700kg/m3 (at approx12% MC) |
| Dimensions: | n/a |
| Appearance: | The dry heartwood of Matai is straw yellow to chestnut yellow, with an occasional reddish tinge. On exposure to air it darkens to a deep red-brown. The sapwood is white. It is a straight-grained timber with a fine, even texture. |
| Grades: | n/a |
| Uses: | Flooring and joinery |