Heartwood is reddish brown, sometimes with colored streaks; slightly paler sapwood isnât always clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Freshly sawn surfaces can have a lighter olive hue, with color darkening to a deeper reddish brown with age. Grain is usually interlocked, with a uniform, medium-coarse texture. Moderate natural luster.
Heavy construction (exterior applications), flooring, decking, boatbuilding, docks, and other applications where its strength and rot resistance can be utilized.