American White Ash
Fraxinus americana
Imported HardwoodNorth America: Eastern United States and Canada
Also known as: White Ash
Appearance
American White Ash heartwood is light to medium brown. The grain is straight with a coarse, pronounced texture and strong growth ring figure. It has an open, clean look with excellent contrast between early and late wood. Known for its exceptional flexibility and shock resistance.
Workability
White Ash machines well and takes stain and finishes readily. Its exceptional flexibility and shock resistance make it the timber of choice for tool handles and sports equipment. It steam-bends well and holds nails and screws satisfactorily.
Common Uses
✓Tool handles
✓Sports equipment (baseball bats, hockey sticks)
✓Furniture
✓Flooring
✓Cabinetry
✓Staircase components
✓Boat building
Typical Colour
Density
680 kg/m³
Janka Hardness5.9 kN
SoftHard
Above GroundLow
In GroundLow
Not termite resistant
