

Scrub Hickory. 



(Pentaceras australis, J. Hooker.) 



In some respects this might be regarded as a good substitute for English Hornbeam, both 

 in colour and texture, although it has a better figure. The tree grows to a fair average size, and 

 so produces a timber of sufficient dimensions for cabinet work. It is hard, close grained, pale 

 yellowish in colour, dresses well and takes a fine polish, which brings out a natural sheen not 

 shown by planing. It would make elegant furniture in light coloured suites, and look well in 

 panelling. It is in fact suitable for any class of cabinet work where strength and durability 

 are required combined with an attractive appearance. It is strongly recommended for forest 

 -culture. 



Description of the Tree. A medium-sized tree of the scrub of the middle eastern 

 coast districts of the continent. Leaves pale on the underside, pinnate, with a petiole 

 ranging in length up to a foot ; leaflets from six to twelve, in opposite pairs, and a 

 terminal one, ovate to lanceolate, obtuse or acuminate, up to 6 inches long, edges entire, 

 rarely finely crenate, sometimes decurrent on the lower edge. Flowers in large panicles 

 on the ultimate branches, often exceeding the leaves. Petals and stamens very small- 

 Fruit a samara, i to 2 inches long, up to f inch broad. 



Geographical Range. Brush forests, Brisbane River, Queensland to Richmond 

 River, New South Wales. 



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