Ash wood is a hardwood that's known for its strength, durability, and shock resistance. It's often used for furniture, flooring, and sports equipment. ​

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Appearance 

• Ash wood is light in color, with a straight grain and a coarse texture

• The sapwood is white to yellow, while the heartwood is light to dark brown

• Ash wood has a strong grain contrast between the softer summer growth and the hard winter growth rings

• Ash wood has light brown flecks, or mineral streaks, that are considered a natural characteristic

 

Uses

• Ash wood is used for furniture, cabinets, flooring, and sports equipment 

• It's a staple in the legs of chairs, rockers, and benches 

• Ash wood is also used for tool handles such as axes and spades 

• Ash wood makes good oars, hockey sticks and rackets, alongside skis, coaches, carts and farm implements 

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Characteristics 

• Ash wood is lightweight and shock-resistant

• It absorbs shocks without splintering

• Ash wood is a member of the olive tree family

• Ash wood is strong and takes a very heavy blow for it to shatter