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ASH, AMERICAN

Ash, American White                                 

Commercial Names:  White Ash, Brown Ash.

Scientific name:  Fraxinus Americana.                                 

Family: Oleaceae.

Distribution:  Canada & USA.

General Description: Creamy white to a light brown heartwood.  Generally straight grained but mainly crown-cut with a coarse but even texture.  The grain pattern is similar to Oak and is often stained as a substitute. When a mid to dark stain is applied it is a good substitute to the more expensive Oak.

Average Light Reflectance Value (LRV):  Crown Cut 51.48.    Quarter Cut 55.94