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Ash comes from
Eastern USA and Canada

Botanical Name:
Fraxinus americana
 
Other Names:
American ash, Ash, Biltmore ash, Biltmore white ash, Fresno, White ash
 
Color:
Light cream to light brown.
 
Characteristics:
Quite similar to Red Oak in appearance and many working properties. Excellent shock resistance. Straight-grained with moderately coarse texture. Glues, Stains, and finishes well.
 
Typical Uses:
Handles, furniture, cabinets, interior joinery, sports equipment, baseball bats, auto bodies.