Appearance: Heartwood is a medium to dark reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly differentiated from the heartwood, though not always sharply demarcated.

Characteristics: Grain straight to interlocked or wavy. Fine uniform texture with low natural luster. Rated as very durable, with good resistance to most insect attack. Susceptible to marine borers.

Weight: Basic specific gravity (ovendry weight/green volume) ranges from 0.85 to 1.08; air-dry density 67lbs.

Janka Rating: 3,130

Working Properties: Despite its high density, Bulletwood generally produces good results with both hand and machine tools, though it does exhibit an above-average dulling effect on cutters. Responds well to steam-bending. Can pose challenges in gluing due to high density and oil content.

Uses: Heavy construction (within its natural range), decking, flooring, boatbuilding, bent parts, and turned objects.