Specs
- Common Names
- White Ash, American White Ash
- Scientific Name
- Fraxinus americana
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Appearance
- The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Has a medium to coarse texture similar to oak. The grain is almost always straight and regular, though sometimes moderately curly or figured boards can be found.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- Janka Hardness
- 1320 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- Elastic Modulus
- Crushing Strength
- Shrinkage
- Durability
- Workability
- Produces good results with hand or machine tools. Responds well to steam bending. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
