Sapwood not distinct from the heartwood which is cream colored with a pinkish or yellowish tinge. 740 lb for green material. Forest Products Laboratory toughness average for green and dry material is 124 in.-lb. No dry kiln schedule data available. High silica content in some species requires specially tipped cutters.
Some species show fair resistance to marine borer attack.
Heartwood and sapwood easily treated by both pressure and open tank systems with good absorption and penetration. 282-3Logs are delivered to a sawmill in southern Nigeria. Export of logs fro this region, as well as from most other tropical areas, is being restricted. M 150 282-2Band mills in Ghana are designed to handle logs 5 feet and more in diameter. 150 273-13 Shores spp.