Eucalyptus Nitens

Technical data and general information of Eucalyptus Nitens.

Taxonomic Classification Scientific Name: Eucalyptus Nitens Family: Myrtaceae Order: Myrtales Chilean Name: Eucalipto Nitens Eucalyptus Nitens Description Habitat of Eucalyptus Nitens Trees Eucalyptus Nitens Properties Uses or Applications of Eucalyptus Nitens

Eucalyptus Nitens Description

This species has become very important in Chile due to its excellent development, since is the fastest growing plant in the country and because it has high resistance to cold.

Despite being a relatively new kind of introduction (1967) now occupied by the second in importance after Eucalyptus globulus.

In its natural state is in a very discontinuous distribution, thus offering great genetic variability.

Habitat of Eucalyptus Nitens Trees

Develops naturally high in temperate climates, with temperatures not too high in summer and cold winters with lots of frost and snow presence in the states of Victoria and New South Wales in Australia.

In Chile it is planted in the Central Valley and Andean foothills in areas with more than 800 mm of precipitation.

Eucalyptus Nitens Properties

Property	Description
Color	Yellowish Brown
Growth ring	Notorious
Texture	Open and Interlocking Grain
Nominal Density	440 kg/m 3
Contraction	From the green state at 0% moisture content
Permeability	Easy to process
Natural Durability	Category 4, slightly durable, wood with a useful life over 5 years and less than 10.

Uses or Applications of Eucalyptus Nitens

Eucalyptus Nitens is used in the Manufacture of:

• Mainly wood pulp