Ash Fraxinus spp.

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Appearance

American Ash is grey to brown in color with a reddish tint. European Ash is a creamy white to light brown, but sometimes has a dark brown heart. It is straight in grain with a coarse texture and has growth rings that make a very decorative figure even on plain-sawn surfaces.

Where it grows

Ash thrives throughput Europe, North America and also in Japan. It grows from 80-120 ft. tall with a trunk diameter of 2-5 ft.

Properties

Weight for Ash can vary from 3 to 4 lbs per board foot. It dries quickly with little degrade and has a medium shrinkage rate.

Uses

Ash is very popular for bending applications and is commonly used for tool handles in addition to fine furniture.