Weight: 28

Grain: Straight.

Figure: The heartwood is a light reddish brown, sapwood is a flesh color.

Texture: Uniform and moderately fine.

Properties: Light in weight but strong and shock resistent. The wood is also known as Bat Willow because cricket bats are made from the wood.

Uses: Masting and spars. A substitute for Basswood when a tougher wood is needed.