Scientific Classification

Kingdom: plantae

Division: spermatophytes (seeded plants)

Subdivision: angiosperm {(covered seed),hardwoods}

Order: lamiales

Family: oleaceae (See also European ash, same family)

Genus: notelaea

Specie: ligustrina

syn. Privet Mock-olive, Tasmanian iron-wood, Dorrell, Silk Wood

Image above right is of the foliage of a young native olive tree. Botanically Native Olive is of the same family, oleaceae, as European Olive(olea europaea). 

The wood is light cream to brown colour. Contains a natural wax, was used for ships blocks and bearings and the like. Very dense. Tasmanian. 

See also density comparative chart here.

Examples of indeco products in Native Olive:

Cheese knives: These all wood cheese knives will cut almost all cheeses from a soft Brie to a stiff cheddar.