Eucalyptus saligna is a fast-growing, straight-shafted tree that may reach 35 to 55 m in height and 120 to 150 cm d.b.h. The smooth bark has a light tone, frequently with a bluish shine and it comes loose in long strips down to the base of the shaft.
The wood of E. saligna is used in heavy and light construction and for furniture, boxes and plank molding. It is primarily used for pulp, plywood and agglomerate boards; in cabinetmaking and carpentry; and as crossbeams, long-lasting posts, and pilings. As round wood, it is used as transmission poles, firewood and charcoal.
Source: W. S. Dvorak. Central America and Mexico Coniferous Resources Cooperative (CAMCORE) Department of Forestry, North Carolina State University.
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