Fraxinus Americana
Applications
  • Furniture
  • Cabinetry
  • Joinery
  • Flooring
  • Boating
Density
  • 675
Region
  • North America
American Ash
Fraxinus Americana

Similar in appearance to European ash. The sapwood is light coloured to nearly white and the heartwood varies from greyish brown to pale yellow streaked with brown. The wood is generally straight-grained with a coarse, uniform texture. Also known as Northern Ash, Southern Ash, White Ash.

Properties

Density 675
Modulus Of Rupture Mpa Dry 104
Radial Shrinkage 4%
Hardness (Janka) (KN) 6.0
finish Excellent
Durability Non Durable
Machining Good
Split Resistance Screwing Good
Split Resistance Nailing Good
Gluing Good
Growing Region North America
Specific Gravity 0.60
Modulus Of Elasticity Gpa Dry 12
Tangential Shrinkage 7%
Stability Good
SUSCEPTIBLE TO LYCTUS BORER Yes
Availability Widely
American Ash

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Colours shown in images are indicative only and may vary due to screen or printing inconsistencies. When selecting colours, consumers should also consider that as timber is a natural material, minor variation of colour tone may be evident throughout the product.