Likes drier areas. THE TREE Grows to 100 to 130 feet. It's bole may often be twisted. Savanna grown is darker than forest grown. Sapwood is straw or pink colored.
Texture is moderately coarse.
USES Turnings, mouldings, furniture and interior uses. Boring good if not wild grain. Mortises easily if straight grain. Planes well unless very irregular. Good results with hand tools.