Wood Type
Hardwood
The Tree
Medium –sized tree, 15m to 18m in height with a diameter up to 1.0m.
The Timber
Sapwood whitish, heartwood dark brown with fine, close blackish veining, giving the wood a handsome appearance. A very hard and heavy wood, it weights about 880 kg/m3 when dried. Straight grained, it has a rather coarse texture.
Drying
Dries slowly and requires care if surface checking is to be avoided.
Working Qualities
Good- Reported to be easy to work, but difficult to polish.
Strength
The wood is stated to have good resistance to bending and to shock.
Treatability
Extremely difficult
Moisture Movement
Small
Density
880kg/m3 – May vary
Texture
Coarse
Use(s)
Joinery – Exterior, Joinery – Interior, Flooring
Colour(s)
Dark brown/black
Sample
