Some Typical Uses

Handles, furniture, cabinets, interior joinery, sports equipment,baseball bats, auto bodies, and some musical instruments.

Reaches heights of 70-80 feet with a trunk diameter of 24-36".Boles are often straight and clear of branches for 30-50feet.

Quite similar to Oak in appearance and many working properties.Excellent shock resistance. Straight-grained with moderatelycoarse texture. Glues, Stains, and finishes very well.