Grayish white – Heartwood: Yellowish beige, becoming pinkish brown as it ages – Fiber: Slight counter thread – Grain: Coarse and irregular

Apparent density at 12% humidity: 770 kg/m3. It is a SEMI-HEAVY-HEAVY wood.

Difficult sawing, requires powerful equipment
Difficult brushing, an attack angle of 15º to 17º is recommended
Difficult screwdriving, requires prior drilling
Difficult Molding
Difficult Turning
Rayado supports it well
Polished Good
Varnished Good

Density: Heavy Nervous. Semi-hard.

Lock: presents aptitudes for its development.

Machining: difficulties if there are numerous waxy spots. Gluing: no problems.

Nailed and screwed: It does not present problems, but it can crack at the ends.

Finish: prior sanding.

Industrial pallets
Floors
Decorative boards and panels
Exterior and interior carpentry
Naval building
Cabinetmaking
Furniture
Sleepers