Northern White Ash

Fraxinus Americana

Also Known As: Northern White Ash

Available Thicknesses

4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4

Other Styles

Boules

Cut and Surface Options

Surfacing and ripping is available upon request. More Info Here

About White Ash

White Ash grows to heights of 80 feet with a crown that spreads over 50 feet wide, though larger trees are not uncommon. White Ash wood has a medium to coarse texture that is almost always straight and regular, though some curly or figured boards may appear. White Ash lumber is light to medium brown in color.

White Ash Grades

Grade Dimensions Available Thicknesses Description
F&B 5.0" and wider x 7' and longer
7' packaged separately in 4/4 only
4/4 and 5/4 Minimum 80% Sapwood on one face
F&B NHLA 5" and wider by 7' and longer
7' and 8' packaged together
6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4 Minimum 80% Sapwood on one face
S&B NHLA 4" and wider by 7' and longer
7' and 8' packaged together
4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4 Select and better boards not meeting the minimum 80% sap one face required for F&B
AKA: Brown Uppers
SELN 4.0" up to 5.0" by 6' and longer
6' through 8' packaged together
4/4 and 5/4 NHLA selects with minimum 80% sapwood on one face.
6SEL 5.0" and wider by 6' Only 4/4 and 5/4 NHLA selects with minimum 80% sapwood on one face.
1,2,3 COM NHLA 3" and wider by 6' and longer 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4 NHLA standard and unselected for color
WRMY 4” and wider x 6‘ and longer 4/4, 8/4 Select and better boards (WHND – Worm hole no defect).
Pallet NHLA 3" and wider by 6' and longer 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4 Sound 3B

Physical Characteristics

Our White Ash hardwood is dense with bright white sapwood, light tan heartwood, and uniform, well defined annual growth rings. It comes from within an approximately 100-mile radius (62 km) of our manufacturing facilities in New York and Pennsylvania. White Ash is commonly used in furniture, tool handles, guitar bodies, lobster traps, and flooring. White Ash lumber turns well and retains such strength that it has been the hardwood of choice for making everything from baseball bats to longbows.

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