 The trees bear separate male and female flowers, both of which are small, surrounded by green bracts, and rather inconspicuous.In Chile, young specimens ( which have soft, yellowish wood ) are known as "roble hualle", while old trees, which have developed the reddish heartwood characteristic of mature specimens are known as "roble pellín".The tree has a good shape and its timber is valued for its durability, being used for furniture-making and in construction.