With a warm and welcoming color, this noble wood is valued for its fine and distinct grain, which gives a smooth and elegant texture to the touch. The wood has a variable color ranging from light yellow to pinkish or red, with few streaks. It is light to moderately heavy, soft to cut, notably durable in dry environments, and aromatic.

Wood has high commercial value, primarily used in civil construction and carpentry. It is employed in the manufacturing of fine furniture, plywood, laminated wood, sculptures, frames, musical instruments, paneling, window and door frames, as well as in the construction of boats, canoes, and in the aeronautical industry.