a) General description: Pink to reddish-brown, toning down with age. Has a large ray which produces a silver-grain figure on quarter surfaces. Narrow lines of gum ducts may be present.
b) Mechanical properties: Blow average strength in all categories in relation to its density, especially in bending and compression strengths. Has a good steam bending classification.
c) Seasoning: Dries slowly with slight distortion, some surface checking, and splitting in thicker sizes. Drying must not be hurried and care taken to avoid degradation. Severe cupping of wide flat sawn boards can occur. There is medium movement in service.
d) Working properties: Works easily with hand and machine tools, but some difficulty will be experienced due to crumbling of the large ray cell walls, especially when planning or moulding. The timber can be nailed, screwed, glued and stained satisfactorily, and a reasonable finish can be obtained.
e) Durability: Moderately durable, and moderately resistant to preservative treatment.
f) Uses: A medium quality timber for joinery and furniture, often as a substitute for oak. Suitable for cabinets and paneling, shop fitting and fancy goods. It has resistance to abrasion and is excellent for block and strip flooring.
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