Tasmanian Oak is a generic term used throughout the timber industry that includes a number of similar species of Australian hardwoods.

Tasmanian Oak: Heartwood pale to light brown in colour with a pinkish tinge. Sapwood is pale yellow, usually distinguishable from the heartwood. Texture moderately coarse but even. Grain sometimes interlocked. Growth rings visible but not prominent. Gum veins are common. Also known as Messmate.