Trade Name: Black Totara, Swamp Totara.
Botanical Name: Podocarpus totara.

Source: Timber is recovered from ancient forests, levelled and buried by volcanoes approximately 2000 years ago. The logs have been stained dark by decaying vegetation, yet most is still in good condition.

Availability: This resource is widespread in certain areas and regular supplies are available for the immediate future.

Air Drying Density: 480kg/m3

Characteristics: The grain/colour varies from black/brown to red/brown. The timber is relatively soft, but sound. Good finishes are needed to protect against deterioration

Traditional uses: Firewood, piles, battern etc. Latterly furniture, joinery and panelling. Doors and fitments.

Generation-4 Timber Top specification:
Black Totara is an excellent timber which when densified by the Generation-4 finish makes wonderful timber tops.

The Generation-4 finish presents a dense but flexible, low maintainance finish which is waterproof, acid and heat resistant