Likely ash (possibly white ash); the bark and cut surface do not allow reliable species-level identification.

Fraxinus sp. (likely Fraxinus americana) · Hardwood

Type: Hardwood
Origin: If white ash, native to eastern North America.
Hardness: White ash: about 1,320 lbf, Hard.
Durability: Slightly Durable; ash heartwood has limited natural resistance to decay and insects, especially outdoors.

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The end grain is pale and diffuse-looking in this image; face grain is largely hidden by bark. No distinctive figure or cut pattern is visible.

Freshly cut wood is pale cream to light tan, with darker brown bark. Weathering and oxidation may deepen the exposed surface to tan or gray.

White ash: about 1,320 lbf, Hard.

Slightly Durable; ash heartwood has limited natural resistance to decay and insects, especially outdoors.

Value & Age

Estimated Market ValueNot an official valuation

Roughly $4–$10 per board foot for ordinary dry, graded ash; this bark-covered piece has no meaningful lumber value without dimensions and condition.

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.

Wood Age Estimate: Cannot be estimated from this image; the bark and freshly exposed cut show no dependable age indicators.

Furniture, cabinets, flooring, sports equipment, tool handles, and veneer.

If white ash, native to eastern North America.

Generally machines, sands, glues, and finishes well; its open grain may need filling for a smooth finish. Check for defects before machining.

Sand smooth and apply oil, varnish, or polyurethane; open pores may benefit from grain filler for a level gloss.

Ash is known for strength, shock resistance, and flexible straight-grained wood; none of these can be confirmed from this small view.

Identified October 3, 2026