Nandubay has a heartwood that is yellowish brown to dark brown in color, which will darken with age, and a sapwood that is narrow with a pale yellow color. The wood has a medium to coarse texture and gives off a slight natural lustre. The grain is straight or wavy. Nandubay is rated as very durable in regards to decay. It is fair to work with and glues, turns, and finishes well.