Heartwood color can vary substantially; typically medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish, golden, or olive-colored cast. Light grayish yellow sapwood is usually differentiated from the heartwood. Burls and wildly figured boards are commonly seen. Grain is straight, though many boards can exhibit wild or burl-like patterning. Medium to fine uniform texture with good natural luster. Imbuia has a characteristic spicy scent when being worked.
