Up to 50 m tall tree, with a branch-free height of 15-20 m and a diameter of 0.80-1.60 m. 

Heartwood is yellowish brown, darkening to dark brown. Appearance somewhat similar to teak. The sapwood is yellow-white, 10-30 mm wide.

Applications include furniture, interior paneling, doors, windows, frames, banisters, stair treads, cladding, fine carpentry, paneling, decks, veneers, etc. Resistant to action by acids and other chemicals.