Select - Ash

Scientific Name:
Fraxinus americana

Other Names and Species:
American ash
Biltmore ash
Canadian ash
Fresno

Origin:
North America

Appearance:
The sapwood of white ash is creamy white, while the heartwood ranges from light tan to dark brown. The grain is bold and straight, with an occasional wavy pattern; and in plain-sawn boards it can have a strong contrast. The wood has a lustrous appearance, and the texture is rather coarse.

Properties:
White ash is elastic and hard, and it has excellent shock-resistance. The wood remains smooth under friction.

Janka Hardness: 1320