North America

Tree Data
White ash is reported to be the largest and most important of the 18 Ash species that are native to the United States. Trees often attain heights of 70 to 80 feet (21 to 24 m), with trunk diameters of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm).

Boles are are reported to be often straight and clear of branches to 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 m).

Sapwood Color
The narrow sapwood is nearly white in color.

Heartwood Color
The heartwood is pale brown, grayish brown, light brown, or pale yellow streaked with brown. The color may also be cream to very light brown, occasionally with a reddish tinge.

Grain
The grain is described as bold, straight, moderately open with an occasional wavy pattern. Plainsawn boards usually have strong contrast in grain.

Texture
The material is normally coarse-textured.

Luster
The wood is reported to be lustrous.

Odor
Ash is reported to be typically free from taste and odor.

Movement in Service
White ash is reported to have good dimensional stability, and is superior to Red oak in this property.

Natural Durability
The heartwood is reported to have little or no natural resistance to attack by decay causing organisms and insects. The sapwood is also susceptible to attack by powder post beetle and fungi. Resistance to Impregnation The wood is reported to respond well to preservative treatment.

Veneering Qualities
Ash is used to manufacture plywood and some logs are sliced into decorative veneers for paneling and furniture uses. Cutting Resistance There is very little cutting resistance.

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