In this study the papermaklng potential of E. deglupta Bl. is compared with that of E. saligna. Anatomical and chemical characteristics were studied along with wood density. In the study of delignification E. deglupta required more alkali for the same kappa number. In early stages of beating pulp from E. deglupta showed better values of tearing. However for folding, resistance to air flow and apparent density E. deglupta consistently showed results inferior to those of E. saligna.