The physical and mechanical properties, especially the strength, density, structure, colour, natural durability, workability, seasonableness and treatability of timbers of tea (Thea sinensis), kanak chura (Peltophorum pterocarpum) and bottle brush (Callistemon citrinus) grown in Bangladesh have been found out for the first time. The tea and bottle brush are completely treatable at dry condition and also kiln-drying is easy but the heartwood of kanak chura is not pressure treatable and kiln-drying is moderately slow. The green modulus of rupture of tea, bottle brush and kanak chura timbers are 62 ±3%, 62 ±5% and 74 ±5% N/mm2 respectively. The former two are very suitable for small articles and the later one is suitable for all constructional works. The detected properties will enable these timbers to ensure various suitable applications.

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