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Ash

Fraxinus americana

The color of ash is somewhat lustrous; cream to very light brown heartwood with lighter colored sapwood. Ash has a straight moderately open grain.

Properties
It is heavy; hard; strong; stiff, high in shock resistance with excellent bending qualities and above average workability.

Uses
It is used in interiors; furniture; handles of tools and implements; plywood, and decorative veneer.