The sapwood is slightly lighter. It's texture is medium to fairly coarse. USES Furniture, cabinets, interiors, turnings and interior accents. Responds well to nailing, boring, carving, mortising and plaining. Polishing is good.
Pre treatment is recommended for gluing.
Easy to rout and works well with hand tools if they are sharp. Easy to dry. Seasons rapidly with little degrade. Takes varnish well. Tension wood may cause splitting or warping.