Appearance: The sapwood is yellow and shows little contrast with the heartwood which is light brown, yellowish brown or light reddish brown.

Characteristics: Medium brightness; medium texture; straight to irregular grain; No smell or distinctive flavor. No resistance to the attack of decaying fungi or insects.

Weight: Basic specific gravity (oovendry weight / green volume) 0.33; air dry density 25 pcf

Janka Rating: 270 and 530 lbs (rangue)

Working properties: Wood is easy to work by hand and with machines; the finish is good, but may present a diffuse grain after brushing. Outdoor drying is easy, but it can collapse if it dries very fast. A gentle program for artificial drying is recommended.

Uses: Inlays / decorative pieces, floors, furniture, boat construction, heavy construction and a variety of special wood items.