High, confirmed by the characteristic ring-porous pore structure, pale color, and prominent grain pattern typical of ash confidence

White Ash

Fraxinus americana · Hardwood

Type: Hardwood
Origin: Eastern and central North America
Hardness: 1,320 lbf (Hard)
Durability: Non-durable, highly susceptible to insect attack and decay when exposed to moisture

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Straight grain with a pronounced ring-porous texture, creating a distinct open-grained appearance

Light creamy to pale yellowish-brown heartwood with lighter sapwood, moderate natural luster, and darkens slightly to a warm amber with age

1,320 lbf (Hard)

Non-durable, highly susceptible to insect attack and decay when exposed to moisture

Value & Sustainability

Estimated Market Value: $3.00 to $6.00 per board foot
Wood Age Estimate: Estimated to be relatively newly crafted, less than 5 years old based on clean, un-patinated surface condition
Sustainability Status: Currently heavily impacted and threatened by the invasive emerald ash borer, leading to widespread mortality in the wild

Tool handles, baseball bats, furniture, flooring, cabinetry, and wooden toy weapons

Eastern and central North America

Excellent workability with both hand and machine tools, steam bends exceptionally well, and glues, stains, and finishes reliably

Takes stains, oils, and lacquers very well; a simple hardening oil or polyurethane provides good protection and highlights the grain

Exceptional shock resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, and distinct ring-porous grain pattern

Identified August 25, 2026