Albizzia
- Origin
- Solomon Islands, PNG & Moluccas
- Above ground
- Class 4
- In ground
- Class 4
Douglas Fir (Oregon)
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Known in Australia as Oregon. Strong and available in large sections and long lengths, it's used for beams, framing and exposed structural work, and for joinery in clear grades.
Harper Timber sources Douglas Fir (Oregon) for joinery & mouldings and construction. Ask us about sizes, grades, pricing and availability.
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Pseudotsuga menziesii
- Origin
- North America
- Durability above ground
- Class 4 up to 7 years
- Durability in ground
- Class 4 up to 5 years
- Density (approx. air-dry)
- 530 kg/m³
- Colour
- Light reddish-brown with prominent growth rings
- Grain & texture
- Straight grain; medium texture
Uses
Similar species
American Rock Maple
- Origin
- North America
- Above ground
- Class 4
- In ground
- Class 4
American White Oak
- Origin
- North America
- Above ground
- Class 4
- In ground
- Class 3
Baltic Pine
- Origin
- Europe
- Above ground
- Class 4
- In ground
- Class 4
Durability class (AS 5604) is the expected life of the heartwood exposed to the weather. Above ground: Class 1 40+ years, Class 2 15–40 years, Class 3 7–15 years, Class 4 up to 7 years. In ground contact: Class 1 25+ years, Class 2 15–25 years, Class 3 5–15 years, Class 4 up to 5 years. Density is approximate. Availability changes, so please contact us to confirm stock.
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