Weight: 32

Grain: Straight.

Figure: A creamy white with a pink tint. The grain pattern appears as narrow lines.

Texture: The wood is soft with a moderately fine to medium texture.

Properties: A tough strong wood, stable in use. When cut, the surface tends to be a bit fuzzy, but careful sanding will bring the surface to a smooth finish. The wood works well with hand and power tools, sands easily.

Uses: For masting and spars. The wood can also be used for heavy timbering, bulkheads, structural members and framing.