Weight is about 26lbs per cu. It has poor steam bending characteristics and low strength properties. It has a low resistance to cutting and only a slight blunting effect on cutters. Nails, screws, and glues well. Can be stained and polished easily.
Logs are susceptible to attack by longhorn beetle.
Sapwood susceptible to attack by common furniture beetle. Permeable for preservative treatment. USES - Carving, drawing boards, pattern making, mallet heads, turning, picture framing, toys, constructional veneer and plywood, boxes, and crates.