Seasoned wood holds shape. Polishes to excellent finish. Responds fairly well to steam bending. Easily peeled and sliced into veneer. Seasons rapidly with little degrade.
Shrinkage is small.
Can cause thunder shakes, cross-breaks, or heart breaks. May contain tension wood. Can cause extreme distortion during drying. Timber that is put through steam bending operation may buckle. Moulding properties are only fair.