Hoop Pine (Araucaria)
Araucaria cunninghamii
SoftwoodAustralia: Queensland, Northern NSW; also Papua New Guinea
Also known as: Araucaria, Colonial Pine, Richmond River Pine
Appearance
Hoop Pine heartwood is pale cream to light brown with a fine, even texture and straight grain. It has a clean, uniform appearance with minimal figure. The timber is well-suited to applications where a consistent, pale appearance is desired.
Workability
Hoop Pine is excellent to work with. It machines to a very smooth finish, takes stain and polish well, and has good nail and screw holding. Hoop Pine plywood is highly regarded in the Australian market for its quality and consistency.
Common Uses
✓Plywood manufacture (Hoop Pine plywood)
✓Interior joinery
✓Furniture and cabinetry
✓Mouldings
✓Panelling
✓Boat building
✓Pattern making
Typical Colour
Density
530 kg/m³
Janka Hardness5.5 kN
SoftHard
Above GroundLow
In GroundLow
Not termite resistant