Uses 

Plywood centre veneers, mouldings, lining, treated fascia and barge boards. Carving, turnery. Has been used for pattern making.

Sapwood. Indistinguishable in colour from heartwood.

Heartwood. Cream to white in colour.

Texture. Medium textured, uniform.

Colour. The heartwood is white to cream with a very wide sapwood zone, which is visually indistinct from the heartwood.

Grain. Medium to coarse in texture; straight grained.

Density. 400 kg/m³

Seasoning. Can be satisfactorily dried using conventional air and kiln seasoning methods. Very susceptible to blue stain.

Hardness. Very soft in relation to indentation and ease of working with hand tools.

Machining. The timber will dress and mould to a smooth finish with sharp blades and cutters.

Fixing. No difficulty has been experienced with the use of standard fittings and fastenings.

Gluing. Can be satisfactorily bonded using standard procedures.

Finishing. Will readily accept paint, stain and polish, but because of the coarse texture, filling may be necessary before painting or polishing.