High, confirmed by the distinctive ring-porous grain structure, color contrast, and coarse texture typical of North American ash confidenceIdentify wood
White Ash
Fraxinus americana · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1320 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Non-durable, perishable regarding decay and susceptible to powderpost beetles
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Grain Pattern
Straight grain with a pronounced ring-porous cathedral pattern on the flat-sawn face
Color & Appearance
Light to medium brown heartwood with a significantly lighter, near-white sapwood, moderate natural luster
Hardness (Janka)
1320 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Non-durable, perishable regarding decay and susceptible to powderpost beetles
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.50 to 6.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently milled lumber, less than 2 years old
- Sustainability Status
- Threatened heavily by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer, frequently listed on IUCN Red List as critically endangered depending on region
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, tool handles, baseball bats, boat oars, and cabinetry
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Good workability with both hand and machine tools, planes and glues well, but can occasionally tear out on figured sections
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains, dyes, and clears like polyurethane or lacquer exceptionally well
Notable Features
Exceptional shock resistance, high bending strength, and flexibility when steam-bent
Identified August 30, 2026
