Wood Species Guide
Lyptus
Eucalyptus grandis x Eucalyptus urophylla (hybrid, often written E. urograndis)
Also called: Eucalyptus Urograndis, Urograndis, Plantation Eucalyptus
About the name “Lyptus”
Lyptus is a trade name for a plantation-grown eucalyptus hybrid, not a species found in the wild. Other plantation eucalyptus is sometimes sold under similar names, so ask what you are getting.
What Lyptus looks like
Heartwood ranges from pinkish tan to a reddish brown, a bit like a cross between cherry and mahogany. The color deepens with age.
Grain and texture
Grain is straight to slightly interlocked, with a medium texture.
Working Lyptus: planing, cutting and gluing
Generally easy to machine, but it burns easily, so keep the feed rate up and blades sharp. It glues, stains and finishes well.
Finishing Lyptus: oil, film finishes and epoxy
Stains and finishes evenly, which is why it is sold as a cherry or mahogany alternative for cabinets. A thin seal coat before epoxy keeps bubbles out of the moderate pores. It darkens toward red-brown in light.
Durability, stability and Florida humidity
Most sources rate the heartwood moderately durable, and insects attack it. Use it indoors in Florida, acclimated and finished on all sides.
Shop notes from our Fort Myers shop
Lyptus is plantation lumber sold for cabinets, millwork and flooring at a fair price. It is a good choice when you want a red-brown hardwood that stains evenly. Watch for burn marks on routed edges. We don't stock it, but ask us and we can often source it.
Common uses for Lyptus
Flooring, cabinetry, interior millwork, furniture, plywood and turned objects.
Sustainability and CITES status
Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List. It is grown entirely on plantations.
Safety and toxicity
- No common reactions reported
Few reports. Nothing beyond normal dust irritation is documented.
- In the shop
- Normal dust collection + mask when sanding
- Food contact
- Use with care for cutting boards, bowls and utensils
General information, not medical advice. See a doctor if you have a reaction.
No reactions are reported beyond normal wood dust irritation. Use dust collection and a mask.
Lyptus in stock now
Ask us. We can often source it.
We don't have Lyptus listed online right now, but new slabs and lumber come in all the time and not everything makes it to the website. Tell us what you're building and we'll check our racks and suppliers.
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