Working Properties: The timber is easy to work with hand or machine tools; can be steam bent easily down to a 3-in.  radius; glues and stains well and can be highly polished.

Durability: Durability of heartwood is reported as intermediate and is readily attacked by termites; sapwood is moderately susceptible to Lyctus attack.

Preservation: Heartwood is reported as not treatable using either open tank or pressure systems.  Moderately heavy vessel penetration is obtained in the sapwood.

Uses: Fine furniture and cabinet wood, fancy veneers, interior joinery, bentwork, turnery, tight cooperage, gunstocks, musical instruments