The Tree
A large tree up to 45m in height and diameters of 1.5m to 2m in the Amazon region; 0.9m to 1.2m in Colombia. Logs of up to 21m in length can be obtained.

The Timber
The heartwood is straw yellow in colour with a pinkish tinge and not easily distinguishable from the sapwood. The timber is rather coarse textured with a grain that is frequently interlocked.

Drying
Care is required as the timber has a tendency to warp or twist. There is also a high risk of casehardening and surface checking.

Strength
The timber has slightly higher strength values than oak.

Working Qualities
Medium - difficult. Moderately difficult to work due to the variations in texture and interlocked grain.