Indian Laurel Wood
Terminalia elliptica
Discover the timber, explore its applications, and specify the right material for your project.
01 A closer look at Indian laurel
Indian laurel is used in furniture, interior woodwork and other specified applications. This guide refers to Terminalia elliptica, also referenced as Terminalia tomentosa. Confirm the botanical species, grade and condition when ordering.
Scientific name
Terminalia elliptica
Family Combretaceae
Common name Indian laurel
Also referenced as
Terminalia tomentosa
Confirm the botanical species
and specification when ordering.
02 Natural grain. Distinctive character.
Natural colour and figure vary from piece to piece. Inspect the actual material before ordering.
Heartwood
Natural brown tones vary from piece to piece. Choose from photographs or inspection of the material actually offered.
Sapwood
Assess the sapwood content and its suitability for the intended finish and exposure. Appearance alone is not conclusive identification.
Grain & figure
Inspect grain direction, surface quality and any defects before selecting material for machining or decorative work.
Common names vary. Confirm the botanical identity of the timber supplied, along with its grade and moisture condition.
03 From log to usable timber
01 Inspect
Check size, form and visible defects.
02 Saw
Plan the cut for the required format.
03 Season
Agree the moisture requirement for the end use.
04 Prepare
Confirm final sizes and machining allowances.
Recovery and drying time vary with the log, thickness, defects and intended use.
Choose your Indian laurel format
Indian laurel logs
Full logs for buyers planning their own conversion and cutting requirements.
Boards & planks
Discuss board sizes and allowances for furniture, cabinetry or panel work.
Slabs & wide sections
Enquire about wide sections for your project. Suitable dimensions depend on the logs available.
Custom-cut timber
Share your cutting list, required quantities and intended application.
What can you create with Indian laurel?
Furniture & cabinetry
Discuss material for furniture and cabinet components, with the grade and moisture condition suited to the project.
Interior panelling
Discuss boards for feature panels and interior details, with appropriate preparation and finishing.
Joinery components
Share the dimensions and intended use of doors, frames or other components. Structural use requires suitable grading and design.
What influences the price?
Dimensions & recoveryLog size, board dimensions and usable material.
Grain & appearanceColour, grain pattern and visual requirements.
Grade & conditionVisible defects, sapwood and moisture condition.
Processing & deliveryCutting, preparation, quantity and destination.
Tell us what you need
Share your sizes, quantity and intended use so we can discuss suitable Indian laurel timber.