Cypress Callitris glauca Availability: Limited. Appearance COLOR: Cream-colored sapwood; heartwood is honey-gold to brown with darker knots throughout. GRAIN: Closed. VARIATIONS WITHIN SPECIES AND GRADES: High degree of color variability. Workability SAWING/MACHINING: Good machining qualities. SANDING: Sands satisfactorily. NAILING: Can be brittle, splits easily. FINISHING: No known problems.