
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. |