Species: White Ash
Common Names/Species: American ash, Ash, Biltmore ash, Biltmore white ash, Fresno, White ash
Scientific Name: Fraxinus americana
Description: Considered rather similar to Red Oak in appearance and many working properties. Excellent shock resistance. Straight-grained with moderately coarse texture. Glues, Stains, and finishes well.
Common uses: Furniture, cabinets interior joinery, sports equipment, baseball bats.
Sources: Eastern United States
Size/Form: ash
lbs/BF (dry): 3.42
Hardness: Hard
Decay resistance: Slightly or nonresistant